Breton gastronomy, to be savoured without moderation
Breton galettes, kouign-amann, oysters and so much more... who hasn't dreamt of visiting Brittany to try one of its specialities? Let's take a look at the region's gastronomic delights.
The crêpe bretonne: a must-try
Made from buckwheat (buckwheat flour) the Breton galette can be enjoyed in any season, at any time and for any occasion. Filled with meat, fish or vegetables, or with ham, cheese and eggs, the Breton galette can be adapted to suit everyone's tastes and desires! Enjoy a glass of cider with your family and friends. To finish the meal, of course, a sweet crepe (wheat-based) plain or with salted butter caramel, You'll be able to end the evening on a gourmet note. When it comes to restaurants and creperies, the choice is hard to make. The best thing is to try it for yourself. Find a (non-exhaustive) list of the best crêperies in the Côtes d'Armor :
Best creperies
On the sea side, oysters from Brittany
Brittany's oysters are grown from Paimpol to Cancale, via Morlaix, Quiberon and the Gulf of Morbihan. The Côtes d'Armor region is one of the most major oyster farming areas in France. When you stay at our La Crique campsite, don't miss the chance to try them. Milky or not, sterile or not, oysters can be eaten all year round in Brittany, to everyone's delight! The most famous of them all is Cancale oysters, In 2019, it will become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the sea wall, facing the sea, that's how you eat them! You can also find these oysters at the many local markets in and around Saint-Cast.
Market times and days in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
On the land side, pastries for a snack!
- The Breton star is of course the Kouign-Amann. Created in Douarnenez in the 1860s, this famous cake, made (essentially) with butter and sugar in a bread dough, has been delighting taste buds for generations.
- Another symbol: the Far Breton. Baked in the oven, its classic recipe (flour, eggs, whole milk and, of course, butter and sugar) makes it an undisputed success!
- Le Breton cake This little shortbread with salted butter was once the favourite treat of sailors. Known for keeping for several weeks, it was the perfect travel cake!
- Le palet breton A must-have for your afternoon snack. Small and light, it's the perfect accompaniment to your coffee or tea. The slim design owes its name to the famous traditional Breton game.
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