Local spécialties
Brittany is famous for its specialities such as crêpes/galettes, cider, seafood and delicious salted butter desserts!
Seafood
As a coastal region, the Côtes d'Armor is renowned for its delicious seafood. Oysters from the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, mussels from the Bay of Morlaix and scallops from the Bay of Saint-Brieuc are all must-tries.
The far breton
A traditional Breton dessert, far is a moist cake made with flour, milk, eggs, sugar and prunes. It is often flavored with vanilla and rum, and its dense texture makes it a comforting sweetness.
The Breton galette
An emblematic specialty of Brittany, the galette bretonne is a savory pancake made from buckwheat flour. It is often topped with cheese, ham, egg and other tasty ingredients.
The kouign-amann
A delicious Breton cake made with puff pastry, butter and sugar, kouign-amann is a sweet specialty from the Côtes d'Armor region. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, it's perfect for lovers of gourmet desserts.
The fish soup
A rich, flavorful seafood soup, often prepared with local fish such as red mullet, scorpion fish and hake. Served with rouille and bread croutons, it's a perfect comfort dish for chilly days.
Breton pancakes/crêpes
Although similar to galettes, Breton crêpes are made with wheat flour and are often served as a dessert, topped with jam, chocolate, salted butter caramel or simply sugar and lemon.