Are you visiting Naéco Hostels ? In addition to the multitude of activities on offer and the sumptuous landscapes to discover, we offer various tips and good addresses where to go near to our establishments.
What to do during your stay in South Brittany?
In Audierne, Le Pouldu or Erdeven many activities are offered throughout the year. Take advantage of your stay in South Brittany to discover the richness of our heritage and Breton Know-how.
Activities in Audierne
Markets
The Audierne market is present all year round, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings in the Town Center. You will be able to meet the local producers of the region and obtain fresh, seasonal and quality products. This market is the unmissable event for all locals.
During the summer, you will also find the small organic market, every Tuesday from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on the Capucins Beach. This market is very popular with locals and summer visitors for the quality of the products on offer and for its friendly atmosphere. It is the perfect place to go for a stroll when you come back from the beach.
Good addresses
5 kilometers from Naéco Audierne, you can discover the Cows of Lesvenez, a family farm of several generations. Over the years, the leaders have made this farm evolve according to their desires and the context of their time. Today, they process and market a wide variety of dairy products. You have the opportunity to visit this farm, meet the cows and calves of the farm and watch the milking. You will be able to spend a real moment of fun with your family while coming to share and learn the local know-how.
Do you want to know the real artisanal smoked fish from Brittany? Taste the one of the Fumoir d'Ar-Men, located 15 kilometers from our establishment. We offer you wild fish sliced by hand and seasoned with a selection of spices kept secret. Handcrafted low-temperature smoking with beech sawdust, the fish from the Fumoir are true markers of Breton know-how. You will also find these smoked fish on our snack menu in our Naéco hostels.
After a good hike, you deserve a good meal. We recommend the Crêperie Pâtisserie Avel Mor where you will be tempted by the best Breton flavors. This family business, located in the Halls of Audierne on the small port, makes delicious crepes and offers a wide choice of typical cakes of the region, to eat in or take away. Want to impress your family or friends at a crepes night? The shop offers workshops to teach you how to handle the rozell!
Aromatic and medicinal plants are also found in Brittany. Come and share a moment of exchange and sharing around plants with Dorothée and Julie, the founders of L'Arpente. Through workshops in their garden, they will pass on to you the know-how and the gestures to adopt to take care of the plants in an artisanal and manual way. They will also share their secrets with you so that you can compose herbal teas adapted to your needs. Our Naéco team has also joined forces with Arpente to create the Tisane Heol and Tisane Glaz that you will find in the bars of our establishments or on our online store.
Do you know the most pâté popular in Brittany? Do not wait any longer to visit the Maison Hénaff museum and to discover its famous recipe. On site, you will be able to immerse yourself in more than a century of history around an exhibition of documents, movies, pictures, testimonies or even period tools presented to understand step by step the route of the cannery, its products and the Bigouden country. All people from here called Bretons will tell you that Hénaff pâté is a sacred product of our culinary heritage!
Activities at Pouldu
Markets
The Pouldu market is open all year round on Wednesday mornings at Place de l'Océan and on Saturday mornings on the Place de la Mairie. In summer, more than fifty traders display their products: rotisserie, fruits, vegetables, fishmonger, traditional biscuits, honey, plants, shoes, clothes... What to offer you a wide choice of local items where you want to buy everything!
In summer, the craft market is open on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the village, Place Général de Gaulle. You can meet local designers, artisans and processors on an evening stroll through the pretty little center of Clohars-Carnoët. At the same time, a night market is organized every Sunday on rue des Grands Sables.
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2 kilometers from our hotel Le Pouldu is the Cidrerie et Distillerie de l'Apothicaire. In the heart of a region recognized for its grand cru, Matthieu Huet manufactures quality natural products and keeps local traditions alive. You will be able to immerse yourself in his history and his ethics. The ciders of the Apothicaire are also available for consumption in our hostels to accompany your aperitifs and meals.
For lovers of regional products, you must make a detour to the producers' store Circuit court. Open all year from Thursday afternoon to Saturday, you will find products coming directly from local farms. From meat and cheese to herbs, artisanal drinks and vegetables, there is something for everyone!
For those curious attracted by organic products, go to the Ferme de Kerdelam. You can frolic in an area of 6.5 hectares in search of your next favorite and 100% eco-responsible product. To treat you, for your beauty or for your exterior, there is something for everyone in this garden participatory and fun.
After a stroll around La Laïta, you can enjoy a delicious meal at La Crêperie de Saint Maurice. This restaurant is located in a former ferryman's house on the Abbatial Saint Maurice, it is one of the oldest creperies in Brittany and it is an essential address when you stay at Naéco. You will taste excellent crepes while relaxing in a pleasant and quiet historical setting, facing the Laïta river.
Fancy a traditional cuisine? You can book a table at La Poêlée Toquée! In a warm and friendly atmosphere, come and discover a refined cuisine with products quality. There is something for everyone. You will love it!
Activities in Erdeven
Local markets
The Erdeven market is held every Saturday morning in the town center, all year round. Residents can meet local producers and buy fresh, seasonal, high-quality produce. The market is a must for the local community.
During the summer season, the craft market welcomes visitors on Mondays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Erdeven town center. Enjoy a pleasant evening stroll through the charming center of Erdeven to meet local designers, artisans and processors.
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Erdeven, in the south of Brittany, is full of charming addresses well worth a visit.
Just a 15-minute walk from Naéco Erdeven, discover the Les Pépins winery. Our watchwords are pleasure and sharing! We offer a selection of natural wines, local beers, ciders and artisanal spirits. At Les Pépins in Erdeven, you'll find both food and drink: carefully selected cheeses, charcuterie and delicatessen products. All our products come from local farming, close to the earth. The cellar's selection is available for consumption on site in the wine bar area, and themed evenings can be organized.
If you're looking for a gourmet getaway with a focus on Breton crepes, Les Ganivelles in Erdeven is a must. This crêperie offers delicious cuisine, using fresh, quality ingredients. Les Ganivelles is located in the heart of Erdeven. The galettes are baked on site using 100% Breton IGP buckwheat, and the dough is hand-beaten in the traditional way. The crêperie boasts a shaded south-facing terrace on the garden side, for a bucolic atmosphere in fine weather.
Just 5 minutes' drive away, don't miss Hello Rivages in Plouharnel, housed in a former railway station. A restaurant with antique furniture and cutlery that takes you back in time! Color, good humor and simple, quality dishes made with love. The menu features local produce. Various events are organized throughout the year, and in fine weather the terrace welcomes you with its pallet armchairs.
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