Where to eat oysters?
Dinan can be discovered in many ways! Seafood lovers and gourmets will prefer a gastronomic discovery of Dinan, around oysters from Brittany. Whether they come from the Bassin d'Arcachon, Charente-Maritime or Brittany, oysters are appreciated by all. Some even go to Ireland for a trip around the oyster, to discover the many festivals that the different Irish counties devote to it. In Dinan, we don't need to go very far to savor the iodized flavored oysters of Brittany.
Brittany oysters, iodized varieties
A getaway in Brittany inevitably rhymes with tasting seafood. Suitable for farming oysters and mussels, our region is dotted with bouchots and parks. From the north to the south of Brittany, there are different varieties of oysters, each as tasty as the next. There are 12 Breton grands crus, produced from Cancale to the Gulf of Morbihan.
We melt for hollow oysters such as the Pleine Mer from the bay of Quiberon, a particularly iodized oyster. That of Paimpol is fleshy and has a strong taste. As for Penerfine, raised in the south of Brittany, it is characterized by its firmness and its fleshy side.
In addition to cupped oysters, you can also find delicious flat oysters with a sweet nutty taste. Among them, the Belon is one of the most delicate oysters in Brittany. Raised in the north of the region, it evolves in a mixture of fresh water and sea water.
The other variety of oysters is Horse's Foot (larger than flat oysters), subtle and slightly bitter.
Tasting of Brittany oysters at Cap Fréhel
In the north of Brittany, Cap Fréhel charms visitors who come to discover it. A stone's throw from Dinan, this grandiose site offers breathtaking natural landscapes. Near Cap, Cancale and Paimpol offer some of the finest oysters in Brittany. So when you visit the Dinan-Cap Fréhel region, the tasting of deliciously iodized local oysters is unmissable.
Located 20 rue du Marais in Frehel, Bistrot z' à Huitres was created by Nicolas Nonnet, a passionate oyster farmer, ready to help you discover and taste the best oysters from Northern Brittany.
Oysters can be tasted on site from April to September. You can enjoy them alone or accompanied by seafood.
The shop offers several varieties of oysters: fine hollows from Northern Brittany, special hollows from Northern Brittany and flat oysters. Our team is also at your service to guide you in developing your tastings with a selection of local gastronomic products around the theme of the sea, and made in Brittany.
Head to the nearby oyster bars for a tasting of Breton oysters, accompanied by a glass of white wine.
In Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
In Saint-Jacut-de-la-MER, go to the Roy company, a producer of oysters and mussels in the Bay of Arguenon. Take advantage of direct sales offers! For more than 40 years, the Roy company has used all its know-how to get the most out of its oyster farming located in a preserved natural area. Visit their sales area to shop for ultra-fresh shellfish!
With a zest of lemon, a little shallot or good fresh bread accompanied by salted butter, there are a thousand and one ways to prepare oysters.
In Plevenon
In the heart of Plévenon, a producer of cupped oysters from Cap Fréhel and bouchot mussels awaits you for a tasty tasting. For four generations, producers of Wonders of Cape Town share their know-how with passion.
In Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
In Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, treat yourself to a gourmet break after your walk on the Promenade du Soleil Levant.
A dozen oysters accompanied by buttered bread and a glass of chilled white wine to toast, and you're in paradise!
We can also advise you The Saint Cast. Located on the Matignon/Saint-Cast-Le-Guildo axis, sale of shellfish from our production: oysters and mussels from the bays of Arguenon and Fresnaye.
Open 7 days a week during school holidays. Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 16 p.m. Sunday morning only.
Outside school periods, closed on Mondays.
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On the port of Cancale, an oyster market unique in France welcomes shellfish lovers for a tasting facing the sea.
Discovery of Breton oyster farming
In the north of Brittany, the Marine Farm invites us to discover the history of Cancale de Bretagne oysters. During the visit, we discover the oyster company, its workshops as well as a superb exhibition of shellfish from around the world. We understand why these oysters are so famous for their rich food (plankton): they are raised in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, the zone with the largest tidal range in Europe (amplitude between the low and high tide zone) .
