Top 15 things to do and attractions in Cancale

Enjoyed the seafood at La Houle! They have set menu that has appetizer, entree, and desserts for such an affordable price! The service was fantastic and the food as well. Their seafood is a must try in Cancale but make sure to make it before 9pm! A lot of restaurants close around that time.

Had a great time here. Really nice place at the seaside. The staff was really nice, great price for good food. I had the menu, which came with a starter of 6 decently sized oysters, beefsteak for mains and a chocolate mousse with caramel for dessert, all for a great price. The owner is a really nice fella and displays some of his amazing artwork at the location.

We sat here at 1.20pm as there were a couple of tables free, after 6 or 7 minutes the waitress came to us ( she had seen us from the start) and told us the kitchen had shut. All the food blackboards were still out, we ordered two drinks anyway but after another 6 or 7 minutes without getting our drinks we left. There were still people reading the food boards and sitting down. Just rude!

Six of recently had a lovely lunch here away from the crowds closer to the harbour. I thought the menu was reasonably priced and offered several set menus. Our bill was €114 which included 2 menu enfants, 2 set menus and 2 orders of moules frites, oysters plus drinks. Great service! Definitely recommended!

You are the best. High level service. The food was delicious, everything was very fast and on top. Thank You so much! We HIGHLY recommend it.

great new place! the service was immaculate, servants are super friendly and attentive!

Great food, great staff.

Dear owner Thank you for getting in touch with me. My writing skill in French is not good, therefore let me write my comment in English. And I hope my feedback may be helpful for you. The reason I rated 1 star is because we had very uncomfortable interaction with one of your team. We enter your parking with our car after 18:00 for seeking infomation about next days activities. While I was parking the lady came and telling us that "this is private property and you can not park here"... She was very agressive and all my family included my 10 years old son felt it was not comfortable at all... It is your private property which is true, But I thought it was open for clients. Anyway she might be stressed after long day, however I dont think we diserve to have such treatment. Good luck with your business!

Very interesting and informative, with lots of fascinating details. Highly recommended!

Unique museum and visit of oyster production with perfect guide, the employee of the oyster production facility

Educational exposure about cultivation of oysters and the managed commercial distribution. Tasting oysters is excellent with paired wine.

Unreal farm, very nice consent. Nice hosts. The tasting exceeded expectations.

Went to the kids tour with a 3 and 6 y/o and they loved seeing the film, hearing explanations, seeing the factory. There's a dégustation afterward too, and a museum. Great deal.

Interesting journey through the live of a shell. Includes a nice exposition, video presentation and the guide is answering all your questions. And finally a shell for everyone to taste. Guided tours are in French, English and German. Check the times.

Beautiful Church worth visiting when in Cancale

Lovely church. Was nice to light some candles here.

With the right light the church ist a nearly magical place.

Silence

Wonderful church dedicated to all seafarers. Lots to see inside.

Lovely church with great frontage

Beautiful church in wonderful location

What a beach, being going there for years. Small cafe, some bring lunch and drinks. Parking at the top, as at the bottom limited spaces. Very safe beach for children.

A beautiful beach with poor access and limited parking for cars. The place was overcrowded with vehicles. Still, it's a lovely beach, one of many along the Emerald Coast. It's definitely a plus that you can get there by bus, and there's a permanent lifeguard tower keeping watch over the swimmers.

Lovely beach with a coastal path as well. Great spot to let dogs have an off lead run before the restriction starts at 10am. Would advise parking in top car park, avoid the drive down through the horrible mini bollards just waiting to rip your tyres to pieces.

Take the other side of this beach - much more better❣️🔆😎 Keep this secret ... 😜

Nice sandy beach, lifeguard present, a little overrun. Get there early as the parking lot will turn to French style parking mayhem. There is a little cafe and some decent toilets that clean themselves after every visit. If you are bored on the beach, you can go for a stroll up a little trail to a good viewpoint and an old church.

Beautiful quiet beach no crowds well not today worth a stop food van is ok and a bonus or bring a picnic free to park too

Super beach - quiet, sandy, good for swimming, sunbathing, sandcastles and exploring. Good car park with (slightly gross) toilets and no height restriction

(Translated by Google) A path overlooking the sea to reach La Pointe de Grouin from Port-Mer. Breathtaking views of the Landes Island! You can continue and return by cutting across the land. Beautiful views all along the way, not to be missed! (Original) un sentier surplombant la mer pour rejoindre La Pointe de Grouin à partir de Port-Mer. Vue imprenable sur l'île des Landes! Possibilité de poursuivra et de revenir en coupant à travers les terres. Très belles vues tout au long, à ne pas manquer !

(Translated by Google) Superb hiking trail. Beautiful views of the coast and the sea. Lots of vegetation. (Original) Superbe chemin de randonnée. De beaux points de vue sur la côte et la mer. Beaucoup de végétation.

(Translated by Google) Nice walk on the trail (Original) Belle promenade sur le sentier

(Translated by Google) Small, historically controversial but very pleasant path to follow the sea. Photos taken in Cancale. (Original) Petit sentier historiquement controversé mais bien agréable pour longer la mer. Photos prises à Cancale.

(Translated by Google) Pleasant trail to Pointe du Grouin, very accessible and with very beautiful views. (Original) Agréable sentier jusqu'à la Pointe du Grouin, très accessible et avec de très beaux points de vue.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful walk along the coast. Narrow and rocky in places but certainly doable. (Original) Mooie wandeling langs de kust. Smal en rotserig op bepaalde plaatsen maar zeker doenbaar.

(Translated by Google) Exceptional walk breathtaking view (Original) Ballade exceptionnelle vue imprenable

Absolutely stunning views. If you’re in the area, you have to visit!

Beautiful landscape near cancale. Can't say anything about parking as I walked there. At the time there is a bus, that services the coast on weekends. Can recommend for a nice hike around the GR34. There is also a nice café.

Great for watching sunset but very windy so dress accordingly.

Great walks along the cliff tops from Cancale. Can be very windy so be careful.

The actual pointe and its surroundings are utterly beautiful 😍 The facilities ie resturants are good but there needs to be a place where you can get a coffee or drink only 🤔

It was a great experience to spend the evening free parking near by

Absolutely stunning view! Plenty of parking. Just be aware the toilets are currently out of order.

Cool xD

Typical, quiet and free 😜

Unique

(Translated by Google) These statues, depicting a bygone era in oyster handling, are truly beautiful: manual cleaning using baskets with holes in the bottom for water drainage. Nevertheless, this recreated scene, featuring sculptures with very realistic looks and details, is truly magnificent and pays tribute to the difficult work of oyster washers. The courage of these anonymous women is highlighted. (Original) Elles sont très belle ces statues retraçant une période révolue dans la manipulation des huîtres : le nettoyage manuel à l'aide de paniers aux fonds percés de trous pour l'écoulement de l'eau. Néanmoins, cette mise en scène reconstituée avec des sculptures aux allures et détails très réalistes est réellement magnifique et rend hommage au difficile travail des laveuses d'huîtres. Le courage de ces femmes anonymes est mis en valeur.

(Translated by Google) The Oyster Washers Fountain pays tribute to the work of women oyster farmers. It's easily located and accessible from the main square. It's an interesting stop to better understand local history and take some photos. (Original) La fontaine Les Laveuses d’huîtres rend hommage au travail des femmes ostréicultrices. Elle est facilement repérable et accessible depuis la place principale. C’est un arrêt intéressant pour mieux comprendre l’histoire locale et faire quelques photos.

(Translated by Google) I sat on the edge of this fountain to rest it and take the pretty photos 📷 on a sunny January day. 🌝 The fountain wasn't working, but it was great to sit next to these strong and brave washerwomen. ➕️This composition restores strength💪 to travelers tired of walking. I think their arms are very strong 💪💪 A bakery is right next door🥖🍪🍰, a ⛪️ and a flea market and the spice shop a little further away. It is also a good start or end to a hike on the GR34. Kilometer 0 is very close. (Original) Je me suis assise sur le bord de cette fontaine pour le reposer et prendre les jolies photos 📷 par une journée ensoleillée de janvier. 🌝 La fontaine ne fonctionnait pas, mais c'était superbe de s'asseoir à côté de ces laveuses fortes et courageuses. ➕️Cette composition redonne des forces💪 aux voyageurs fatigués de marcher. Je pense que leurs bras sont très forts 💪💪 Une boulangerie est juste à côté🥖🍪🍰, une ⛪️ et une brocante et la boutique des épices un peu plus loin. C'est aussi un bon début ou la fin d'une randonnée sur la GR34. Le kilomètre 0 est tout proche.

(Translated by Google) Cancale turned out to be a small, very pleasant town, with tempting restaurants on the waterfront and an oyster market. The fountain is also beautiful! (Original) Канкаль оказался небольшим, очень приятным городом, с заманчивыми ресторанчиками на набережной и устричным рынком. Фонтан тоже хорош!

Fascinating record of Cancale' s past

(Translated by Google) Very nice little local museum, as a modern use of the old church. A big topic for us was the local oyster cultures, which we noticed when we first looked over the cliffs and were really well explained in the museum. Many unusual exhibits, such as the children's bed and very good ship models. Worth seeing. (Original) Sehr schönes kleines Heimatmuseum, als moderne Nutzung der alten Kirche. Großes Thema waren für uns die hiesigen Austernkulturen, die wir beim ersten Blick über die Klippen bemerkt haben, im Museum wirklich gut erklärt. Viele ausgefallene Ausstellungsstücke, wie das Kinderbett und sehr gute Schiffsmodelle. Sehenswert.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting museum for those who are curious about the history of Cancale oyster farming and ships, for a low price. (Original) Musée très intéressant pour qui est curieux de l'histoire de l'ostréiculture cancalaise et des navires, pour un prix modique.

(Translated by Google) I discovered a truly captivating place when I visited the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions in Cancale. Housed in the former Saint-Méen church, this museum is a true immersion into the history and soul of the corsair city, far from the beaten track. . The collections are incredibly rich and tell us with great sincerity about life in the past. We discover the daily lives of families, the grueling work of the fishermen who set sail for Newfoundland, the history of oyster farming that made the town famous, as well as traditional headdresses and costumes. . It's not a modern, interactive museum, and that's what makes it so charming. You feel that each object has a story, that it has been preserved with care and passion. It's a poignant visit, a sort of homage paid by the Cancale residents to their ancestors. . I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to understand the true face of Cancale, beyond the port and the restaurants. It's an authentic and deeply human cultural interlude. (Original) J’ai découvert un lieu vraiment attachant en visitant le Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires de Cancale. Installé dans l'ancienne église Saint-Méen, ce musée est un véritable plongeon dans l'histoire et l'âme de la cité corsaire, bien loin des sentiers battus. . Les collections sont d'une richesse incroyable et nous racontent avec beaucoup de sincérité la vie d'autrefois. On y découvre le quotidien des familles, le travail éprouvant des pêcheurs qui partaient pour Terre-Neuve, l'histoire de l'ostréiculture qui a fait la renommée de la ville, mais aussi les coiffes et les costumes traditionnels. . Ce n'est pas un musée moderne et interactif, et c'est ce qui fait tout son charme. On sent que chaque objet a une histoire, qu'il a été conservé avec soin et passion. C'est une visite poignante, une sorte d'hommage rendu par les Cancalais à leurs ancêtres. . Je recommande chaleureusement cette visite à tous ceux qui souhaitent comprendre le vrai visage de Cancale, au-delà du port et des restaurants. C'est une parenthèse culturelle authentique et profondément humaine.

(Translated by Google) Very informative museum. very interesting. About the life of our ancestors in the last century. On fishing for oysters and the hard daily life for the less fortunate. (Original) Musee très instructif . très intéressant. Sur la vie au siècle dernier de nos ancêtres. Sur la pêche des huîtres et la vie dure au quotidien pour les moins nantis.

(Translated by Google) A bit outdated. But not uninteresting. It could be interesting to collect audio or filmed testimonies from our ancestors who often have many things to say about their experiences. An ethnologist could help you with this process. And that would make the visit more lively. (Original) Un brin désuet. Mais pas inintéressant. Il pourrait être intéressant de recueillir des témoignages audio ou filmés de nos aïeux qui ont souvent bien des choses à raconter sur leur vécu. Un ethnologue pourrait vous aider dans cette démarche. Et cela rendrait la visite plus vivante.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent museum rich in history. (Original) Magnifique musée riche en histoire.

Great service! Very good and helpful tips

Super 👍

(Translated by Google) Great city with lots to discover (Original) Superbe ville avec beaucoup de choses à découvrir

(Translated by Google) Lack of information and enthusiasm. We wanted information for a bike ride, and the person gave us poor advice and clearly doesn't know the area. We managed better on our own. If you don't have anything to ask, that would be perfect. (Original) Manque d information et d entrain. Nous souhaitions des informations pour une sortie vélo et la personne nous a mal renseigné et ne connaît clairement pas sa région. On s en est mieux sorti par nous même. Si vous n’aviez rien à demander, cela sera parfait

(Translated by Google) Arriving late in the day, we felt like we were intruding. The explanations were less than succinct, and it was clearly not the right time to get information... a shame for such a beautiful region. But thank you, the internet, for allowing us to explore this magnificent region. (Original) Arrivé en fin de journée nous avons eu l'impression de déranger, explications plus que succinctes, visiblement pas le bon moment pour obtenir des informations... dommage pour une si belle région. Mais merci internet qui nous a permis de visiter cette magnifique région.

(Translated by Google) Evasive information, feeling like we were bothering you. And above all, we asked for information about the shuttle from the port parking lot, and they sent us to buy tickets for €1.40 at the newsagent's next door. In the end, the shuttle was free! Don't be fooled... Edit - 1 star because, apparently, the information was already known, so I don't understand why they sent us to buy tickets! (Original) Informations évasives, l'impression de deranger. Et surtout nous avons demandé un renseignement pour la navette du parking du port, on nous a envoyé acheter des tickets à 1.40 euros au tabac presse à côté, au final la navette était gratuite ! Ne vous faites pas avoir ... Édit - 1 étoile car en plus apparemment l'information était connue, je ne comprends pas du coup pourquoi nous envoyer acheter des tickets !

(Translated by Google) I was really well informed by the two young ladies at reception, who were able to show me around this magnificent little town. Thank you to them and their smiles! (Original) J’ai vraiment bien été renseigné par les deux jeunes filles à l’accueil, qui ont pu me faire découvrir cette magnifique petite ville. Merci à elles et à leurs sourires !

(Translated by Google) Magnificent little quiet beach surrounded by cliffs and greenery. We relax on the beach and hear the birds singing, it's very pleasant. You can park in a small car park a little higher up Be careful not to get stuck in the sand in certain places. (Original) Magnifique petite plage tranquille entourée de falaises et de verdure. On se prélasse sur la plage en entendant les oiseaux chanter c'est très agréable. On peut se garer sur un petit parking un peu plus haut Attention malgré tout à ne pas rester coincé dans le sable à certains endroits de celui-ci

(Translated by Google) A magnificent little beach in a very discreet place... a little corner of paradise 👍 (Original) Une magnifique petite plage dans un endroit bien discret.. un petit coin de paradis 👍

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful little beach that is always accessible whatever the tide. It is crossed by a small hiking trail that offers a magnificent view of the water. (Original) Très belle petite plage toujours accessible quelque soit la marré. Elle est parcouru par un petit chemin de randonnée qui donne une vue magnifique sur l’eau

(Translated by Google) Quiet beach but no lifeguard in summer. Free parking, but be careful, it fills up quickly during busy periods. Bring waterproof shoes when the tide is out, as there are many rocks. (Original) Plage calme mais pas de surveillance baignade l’été. Parking gratuit, mais attention celui-ci est vite plein en cas d’affluence. Prévoir chaussure d’eau quand la mer est basse, car de nombreux rochers

(Translated by Google) A small, discreet cove appreciated for its intimate setting and authentic charm. Nestled among the rocks, it offers a more tranquil space than the larger surrounding beaches. Access is via fairly steep stairs, making it less suitable for people with limited mobility. It's a lovely stopover for those seeking a more private beach area with a beautiful view of the bay. (Original) Petite crique discrète appréciée pour son cadre intime et son charme authentique. Nichée entre les rochers, elle offre un espace plus tranquille que les grandes plages alentour. L’accès se fait par des escaliers assez raides, ce qui la rend moins adaptée aux personnes à mobilité réduite. C’est une jolie halte pour ceux qui cherchent un coin de plage plus confidentiel, avec une belle vue sur la baie.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful little beach, and if you walk a few minutes you will reach a beautiful viewpoint. (Original) Belle petite plage, et si vous marchez quelques minutes vous atteindrez un beau point de vue.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, intimate beach. Be careful though, as there are lots of rocks. (Original) Belle plage, intimiste. Vigilance tout de même, beaucoup de rochers.

Nice view for the sea and the town.

(Translated by Google) The monument alone is worth mentioning because the death toll in the world wars was also significant here in tranquil Brittany - it is good if people in today's pacified Central Europe are aware of this fact in all places. A soaring angel and awe-inspiring soldiers adorn the beautiful monument. Otherwise, the view of the port of Cancale is what should draw you up here. There are a few steps you have to climb from the harbor - you shouldn't be able to miss them on the harbor promenade that runs towards the city center. The great view of the harbor and the oyster farm is really nice. Definitely do it! The monument is worth mentioning, especially in Brittany, the prize du sang pendant les wars mondiales a été considérable - it is bon que l'on prenne conscience de ce fait dans tous les endroits de l 'Europe centrale, aujourd'hui pacifiée. An angel ailé and the soldier of a grande élégance ornent the magnifique monument. Sinon, c'est avant tout la perspective du port de Cancale qui devrait vous attirer ici. There are several marches on the hills of the port - this is one thing you chose to walk on the promenade of the port that is opposite the centre-ville. The imprenable view of the port and the elevation of the houses is very magnifique. Il faut absolute le faire! (Original) Das Denkmal ist alleine schon erwähnenswert, weil auch hier in der beschaulichen Bretagne der Blutzoll in den Weltkriegen erheblich war - es ist gut, wenn man sich im heute befriedeten Mitteleuropa sich dieser Tatsache aller Orten bewusst wird. Ein überflügelnder Engel und ehrfürchtig anmutende Soldaten zieren das schöne Denkmal. Ansonsten ist in erster Linie die Aussicht auf den Hafen von Cancale das, was einen hier nach oben ziehen sollte. Einige Treppenstufen hat man vom Hafen aus zu erklimmen - das sollte man an der Hafenpromenade, die in Richtung Innenstadt verläuft, eigentlich nicht verfehlen können. Die tolle Aussicht auf den Hafen und die Austernzucht ist wirklich schön. Unbedingt machen! Le monument mérite à lui seul d'être mentionné, parce qu'ici aussi, en Bretagne, le prix du sang pendant les guerres mondiales a été considérable - il est bon que l'on prenne conscience de ce fait dans tous les endroits de l'Europe centrale, aujourd'hui pacifiée. Un ange ailé et des soldats d'une grande élégance ornent le magnifique monument. Sinon, c'est avant tout la perspective du port de Cancale qui devrait vous attirer ici. Il y a quelques marches à monter depuis le port - c'est une chose à ne pas manquer sur la promenade du port qui mène vers le centre-ville. La vue imprenable sur le port et l'élevage d'huîtres est vraiment magnifique. Il faut absolument le faire !

(Translated by Google) Beautiful monument with a small free parking lot. You can walk down to the port. Very interesting view of the lower town, the port, the oyster beds and the sea. (Original) Beau monument avec petit parking gratuit. Vous pourrez descendre à pieds au port. Vue trés interessante sur la ville basse , le port, les parcs à huitres et la mer

(Translated by Google) A pretty viewpoint, overlooking the bay of Cancale, with two small car parks, the spaces of which are very popular. Too bad the staircase in poor condition, to go down to the port, and to the seafront. Could the city make some improvements? (Original) Un joli point de vue, sur la baie de Cancale, avec deux petits parkings, dont les places sont très prisés. Dommage l'escalier en mauvais état, pour descendre au port, et au front de mer. La ville pourrait y faire quelques aménagements ?

(Translated by Google) Memorial located high up with a beautiful postcard located high up on Cancale (Original) Mémorial situé en hauteur avec une belle carte postale situé en hauteur sur cancale

(Translated by Google) Magnificent panorama of the city and the sea. When the conditions are good enough you can see Mont-Saint-Michel on the horizon. Too beautiful. Be aware that the west staircase is steep, but there is a less steep path to the east and car access (without slope) to the north. (Original) Panorama magnifique sur la ville et la mer. Quand les conditions sont assez bonnes on peut voir le Mont-Saint-Michel sur l'horizon. Trop beau. Sachez que l'escalier de l'ouest est escarpé, mais il y a un chemin moins abrupt à l'est et accès par voiture (sans pente) au nord.

(Translated by Google) Monument to the memory of the dead of Cancale in the two world wars, Super clean, in good condition, magnificent view, Cancale a real favorite 🥰😍 To his children who died for France 1914/1918 and 1939/1944 T.O.E To the former D.A.F.N who died for France (Original) Monument à la mémoires des morts de Cancale sur les deux guerres mondiales, Super propre, en bonne état, magnifique point de vue, Cancale un vrai coup de coeur 🥰😍 A ses enfants mort pour la France 1914/1918 et 1939/1944 T.O.E Aux anciens D.A.F.N morts pour la France