THE WALLED CITY OF CONCARNEAU
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The historic heart of the town of Concarneau, the walled city will seduce you with its ramparts full of history. A must-see in Brittany, the walled town of Concarneau sits majestically in the heart of the town's fishing and sailing ports. The interior has retained its ancient charm.
Concarneau is a fishing town and has always been populated by sailors. These fortifications, born of war in the Middle Ages, have undergone numerous modifications over the centuries and have been classified as historical monuments since the beginning of the 20th century. They evoke the past of this military place.
On an island 350 m long and 100 m wide, the city is surrounded by granite ramparts 2.5 m to 3 m wide, nine towers and three gates. Its famous belfry, which dominates the entrance, was only built in 1906, but this has not prevented it from becoming the emblem of the town of Concarneau. Its clock has been telling the time to the inhabitants of the town for over a century.
It is now a real pleasure for many visitors to come and stroll through the walled town of Concarneau, walking through the narrow streets and enjoying an ice cream, a salted butter caramel sweet or a kouign-amann, a delicious Breton speciality!
You can also walk along the ramparts and admire a view of the bay of Concarneau, the fishing port and the marina. Visit the fishing museum, or take the "petit bac" to the other side of the harbour, a delightful walk.
In summer, you can enjoy the artists, singers and street shows that come to liven up the walled city of Concarneau.
Outside the walled city, Concarneau will charm you with the walk along the Corniche, during which you can discover creeks and fine sandy beaches, ideal for a relaxing break. Here are some of the beaches in Concarneau that are not to be missed:
This is also where the GR34 trail passes through!
A few minutes drive from the town of Concarneau, you can also discover the magnificent village known as "La Cité des Peintres", Pont-Aven. Fouesnant is also not far away, a beautiful natural spot with white sand and clear water. Finally, if you continue your journey a little further, take a dip in Bénodet ! The 5 star seaside resort of Finistère !
Located 45 minutes from Concarneau, the Naéco Le Pouldu hotel offers you rooms and flats in a quiet environment and ideally designed for the organisation of your cultural outings.
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If you are in the mood for a more exotic destination, Concarneau is a landing stage for the Glénan islands. Discover this destination in our next article!
