Douarnenez specialities

The genuine ‘Kouign Amann' of Douarnenez

(from the Breton for "butter cake")

This flaky pastry is based on sugar and lightly-salted butter, and when served warm it is crisp to the bite and melts on the tongue.

Find out how it is made

Association of producers of genuine Douarnenez Kouign Amann

Amateur competition to make a Kouign Amann (July)

Biscuit and Kouign Amann Factory of Douarnenez Bay

‘Le far' cake

Soft on the inside with a golden outside, this local speciality is based on eggs and can be made with added prunes or apples.

Breton crêpes

Whether whole-wheat (blé noir) or sweet (froment), these pancakes delight any age and taste even better accompanied by chilled cider or glass of buttermilk (lait ribot).

Galette biscuits

Traditional galettes and palets are like a local shortbread, symbolic of Brittany.

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Sardines

You can't think of Douarnenez without thinking of sardines: the two are inseparable! Twenty years ago, Douarnenez was one of the most famous fishing ports in France. Today, fishing is less important to our local economy but the humble sardine still has its place in Douarnenez. In the Chancerelle factory, sardines are tinned and shipped to supermarkets across the world, bearing the brand name ‘Connétable .'

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Other tinned fish specialities

Cobreco - brand name : Arok

Paulet - brand name: Petit Navire

Wenceslas-Chancerelle - brand name: Connétable

Penn Sardin

A local shop selling tinned sardines and other regional products prepared using traditional methods.