Head for the coasts of Brittany and Normandy: experience the festivities of the sea and the flavours of the coast with your groups
In spring and autumn, Brittany and Normandy invite you to experience the atmosphere of their bustling ports. Every year, shellfish harbors celebrate the start and end of the fishing season with festive and convivial events.
Discover these festivities celebrating seafood, fishermen, crews and the sea in general.
Themed stays around scallops, grilled herring and seafood.
A range of tailor-made short breaks:
- From 2 to 4 days
- All-inclusive stays
- Maritime Day included
- Guided tours and themed meals, meetings with fishing professionals
- More classic services to vary the pleasures: heritage, gastronomy, nature.
Convivial festivities, seasonal products and the discovery of the marine world, all in a unique atmosphere that’s entirely accessible to groups.
Book your stay now and enjoy the sea!
In the spring
Erquy Shell Festival
Emblematic of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, this festival celebrates the scallop. Learn more about harvesting and preserving this resource.
Discover them in the harbor or at the fish market, exceptionally open to the public on both days. Concerts and craft villages are also on the program.
In autumn
The sea on a plate – Granville
The festival showcases shellfish (scallops, whelks, prawns, etc.), with cooking demonstrations, water baptisms and entertainment for young and old. A gourmet moment to savor the treasures of the Bay of Granville – Chausey.
Le goût du large – Port-en-Bessin
Two days of gourmet celebration of scallops and seafood. Tastings, culinary workshops, exceptional opening of the fish market, old sailing ships and sea chanteys.
Optional: the “Musique sous les embruns” festival, featuring Celtic and traditional music, sea chanteys and Irish dances.
Fête de la pêche et de la Coquille – Honfleur
On the quays of the Vieux Bassin, discover artisanal fishing: direct sales by sailors, scallop tastings, markets, sea songs, concerts, crafts and entertainment for all.
Dieppe Herring and Scallop Fair
On Quai Henri IV, Dieppe’s maritime atmosphere is guaranteed! Come and savor the emblematic flavors of the sea at this convivial festival, where grilled herring and freshly-caught scallops fill the quayside. With music, crafts, tastings and good cheer, the Foire du Hareng et de la Coquille Saint-Jacques celebrates Norman tradition in a warm, gourmet atmosphere.