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Concarneau

Ville close de Concarneau

Ville close de Concarneau, Major Tower

Major Tower

Ville close de Concarneau - Beffroi de la ville close

Beffroi de la ville close

Ville close de Concarneau - Fortress Gateway

Fortress Gateway

Ville close de Concarneau Courtyard

Courtyard

Ville close de Concarneau - Beffroi de la ville close

Beffroi de la ville close

Musician

Musician

Musicians Instruments

Instruments

Ville close de Concarneau Rue Vauban

Rue Vauban

Ville close de Concarneau Rue Vauban

Rue Vauban

Ville close de Concarneau - Rue Vauban

Rue Vauban

Ville close de Concarneau Rue Vauban

Rue Vauban

Ville close de Concarneau Quay

Ville close de Concarneau - Quay

Ville close de Concarneau - Quay

Ville close de Concarneau - Quay

Le Bac du Passage

Le Bac du Passage

Ville close de Concarneau Wall and Dog Tower

Ville close de Concarneau Wall and Dog Tower

Ville close de Concarneau - Tour du Gouverneur

Ville close de Concarneau - Tour du Gouverneur

Concarneau Fieshing Boat Vag A Lamm CC544907

Concarneau Fieshing Boat Vag A Lamm CC544907

Basse Gouach GV 716633 - Sardine Fishing Boat

Concarneau Fishing Boat Basse Gouach

Basse Gouach GV 716633 - Sardine Fishing Boat

Concarneau Fishing Boat Basse Gouach

Concarneau Fishing Boat Basse Gouach

Concarneau Fishing Boat Basse Gouach

Concarneau Fishing Boat - War Raog IV

Concarneau Fishing Boat - War Raog IV

Marines

Marines

Concarneau Harbour

Concarneau Harbour

Concarneau Harbour

Concarneau Harbour

Quai E and the Lugger

Quai E and the Lugger

Quai E - Santa Maria

Quai E - Santa Maria

Concarneau Quay E, Musée de la Pêche

Concarneau Quay E, Musée de la Pêche

Concarneau Harbour

Concarneau Harbour

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map of location

About Concarneau

As well as being France’s third most important fishing port, Concarneau has other assets that make it a very popular summer resort. The main draw is the quaint ville close (walled town) followed by some lovely sandy beaches and a lively maritime festival in August.

Concarneau has made its living from the fishing industry for hundreds of years and the town remains an important centre: more than 100,000 tonnes of tuna are caught each year by Concarneau-based boats. It’s possible for tourists to visit the fish auction, canneries and also sometimes to assist the deep-sea fishermen to unload their catch.

The ville close is without doubt Concarneau’s most popular tourist attraction. This old stone fortified ‘town’ has just a few narrow streets filled with shops and restaurants, where geraniums tumble from window boxes. Take a walk around the ramparts for spectacular views over the area. Near the entrance to the ville close is the Musée de la Pêche, where visitors can learn all about the fishing industry and visit an old trawler.

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