Things to see and do Concarneau

Concarneau is a typical Breton city with many facets: marina, fishing port, remains of an old fortified town in the th and th centuries, coastal trails, beaches and coves of fine sand, walks are varied and can take you round to discover the architecture of the city and its wild and seductive natural sites. After your walks in Concarneau, the sea air will surely have opened your appetite, so to satisfy your snack, you will have to stop at one of the many restaurants in the city, and there is a great chance that you will recover from Concarneau.

A former «closed city», enclosed in thick walls, Concarneau has now opened up to the territory and tourism. Six interpretive circuits allow to wander around the city by discovering its history and main buildings. The themes are varied: Sardinians, Artists, Railwaymen, Vahics, Unusual closed city (shortest) and seaside promenade (longest). These are all routes that will give a thread a ride from one to two hours. Plans are available at the Tourist Office or on its website.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 a. m. to 2 a. m.

Difficulty: easy.

Giant inflatables, obstacle courses, big slides, ball pools, trampolines... are offered by the Mômes Island in a huge 800 m² shed. Indeed, lots of shouting comes out of here. Parents do not worry; they are actually screams of joy for everything has been put in place to get a playful and colourful atmosphere for the children. Rates being included for the day, no risk of boredom! This is the ideal recipe for game hours both in warmth and in a dry atmosphere. The added advantage: toddlers, from one to three years, have a specially designed section for them, with adapted games, far from the bustles of the older ones. As for outdoor games, they are open from May, when the fine weather returns. For parents, on the one hand, the entrance is free and on the other, a space is provided with wi-fi, and reading tables, in the meantime... This way, you can still keep an eye on our children! Attractive: children from 9 to 12 years can come and organise their boom. Birthdays packages are available with possibilities of renting the room for a baptismal party...

For a visit of the city in about 40 minutes, the Celtic Train makes the visitor travel through the history of Concarneau. Guided tour on the history of the fishermen, the canning facilities or the painters... Throughout the cliff, Gauguin and Flaubert tell their Concarneau... By preserving his Concarneau ticket, the traveller will enjoy a small but similar train on Bénodet or Quimper, in order to discover these two other big cities of Finistère. A different way of seeing the city.

Mika is at the head of this establishment. It offers you to discover the Maritime maritime facade: at its side, you will be able to attend the sale of fish at the auction station, to walk over the fishing port and the shipyards, and crapahuter on the ramparts in the sound of historical anecdotes. Officially authorized by the port authorities, he can mount on the boats and allow you to be «directly with the workers of the seas». Note: Mika will introduce you to its artisan partners (brasserie, canning), which may offer you a tasting of their products!

Salaün Holidays is a travel agency located in Concarneau. They offer a variety of trips, such as tours, stays, cruises and coach trips. Their website also features promotions and brochures to help travelers plan their vacations. For the festive season, Salaün Holidays offers trips to Christmas markets in France and Europe, as well as New Year's Eve celebrations in France, Europe and even around the world. They also organize trips to carnivals and parties in different cities. Salaün Holidays also offers a round-trip transfer service from your home or departure airport to facilitate your trip.