{"id":2656,"date":"2025-08-23T14:48:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T12:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/?p=2656"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:40:18","slug":"breton-culinary-specialities-and-where-to-taste-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/breton-culinary-specialities-and-where-to-taste-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Breton culinary specialities and where to eat them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brittany is a region rich in sweet and savory delicacies. Impossible to resist during your stay in Brittany!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A veritable little paradise, Brittany has nothing to envy the other regions of France. With its beaches, islands, forests and... cuisine, everyone dreams of one day setting foot in this magical region! Here's a taste of the specialities not to be missed<\/strong> during your stay in South Brittany<\/strong> in Finist\u00e8re or Morbihan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kouign-Amann<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Originating in Douarnenez in Finist\u00e8re and emblematic of Brittany, Kouign-Amann is made from bread dough covered in butter and sugar then folded over several times. In 2018, it was included in 40 best recipes of all time <\/strong>in the American magazine \"Food & Wine\"!
Discover those of Maison Ti-Forn<\/a> in Audierne or the Boulangerie des Plomarc'h<\/a> in Douarnenez near Na\u00e9co Audierne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near Na\u00e9co Erdeven, come and discover the Kouign-Amann from the Boulangerie-P\u00e2tisserie Robic<\/strong> in the heart of Erdeven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galettes and cr\u00eapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A classic of the Breton gastronomy<\/strong>the galette (or cr\u00eape) is made from buckwheat flour<\/strong> or wheat. Here, it is cooked on a billig, the traditional Breton crepe maker<\/strong>. Available in sweet or savoury versions, the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the Le Pied \u00e0 Terre\" creperie <\/strong>in Clohars-Carno\u00ebt near our establishment in Le Pouldu and the cr\u00eaperie Aux Cr\u00eapes d'Or<\/a> just a few steps from our hostel in Audierne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Les Ganivelles<\/strong> in Morbihan: enjoy traditional galettes and sweet cr\u00eapes in a warm atmosphere, just a few minutes' walk from Na\u00e9co Erdeven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breton cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply composed of semi-salted butter<\/strong>sugar, flour and egg yolk. Breton cake<\/strong> is a shortbread-textured cake reminiscent of the Breton palet. Most often plain, it can also be filled with prune cream or with salted butter caramel<\/strong>. Unique, this delicious cake has everyone in agreement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that those of the bakery Breads and fantasies<\/strong> in Clohars-Carno\u00ebt are delicious. Discover them during your stay in our hostel in Le Pouldu. Discover those of the cr\u00eaperie p\u00e2tisserie Avel-Mor<\/strong> when you visit Audierne, or Kerjeanne - Atelier de P\u00e2tisserie Bretonne in Belz, Morbihan, when you visit Na\u00e9co Erdeven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Far Breton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According toorigin of far breton<\/strong> dates back to the 18th century. Initially, it was a porridge cooked in a sack and served salted as an accompaniment to meat. The recipe then evolved to become the essential far breton <\/strong>of today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taste the coffee ones Le Ster La\u00efta<\/strong> in Clohars-Carno\u00ebt near Le Pouldu, apparently it's a delight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near Erdeven, try the one from la Galetti\u00e8re<\/strong>a delight...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kig-ha-farz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Previously considered a \"poor man's recipe\", the kig ha farz<\/strong> is a typical recipe often called le pot au feu breton <\/strong>\". Its speciality comes from the farz, a kind of filling made from wheat flour <\/strong>or buckwheat cooked in broth. This typical dish is ideal for convivial occasions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your stay in Le Pouldu, taste the one from the cr\u00eaperie La Charrette<\/strong> in Saint-Evarzec (about 45min drive). As well as being very good, you'll appreciate the restaurant's original, authentic decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Morbihan, head for Lorient, a 30-minute drive from Erdeven, to enjoy a good Kig Ha Farz in a special atmosphere at Tavarn Ar Roue Morvan. This dish is only available one day of the week - just ask at the restaurant! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salted butter caramel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A confection made with caramelized sugar, salted butter and fresh cream, the salted butter caramel <\/strong>is no longer in need of introduction! Enjoy it as a small sweet, a lollipop (why not a Niniche?), on delicious cr\u00eapes or in a kouign-amann, it's sure to tantalize your taste buds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You'll find them all over Brittany! Whether in a cr\u00eaperie or at a Maison Biscuits Caramels<\/strong> in Plouhinec, close to our premises in Audierne. You can also find them in bakeries and pastry shops, as well as in every Breton product stores<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near Na\u00e9co Erdeven, stock up at La Trinitaine<\/strong> in the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chouchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, to accompany all these Breton dishes<\/strong>what could be better than a local drink? chouchen<\/strong> ! Made by fermenting a mixture of water and honey, chouchen is an alcoholic beverage ranging from 12% to 15%. It's the perfect accompaniment to desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find them in cider or delicatessen stores in the vicinity of our establishments. For example, in Locoal-Mendon at the Cidrerie du Pays d'Auray, just a few minutes' drive from Na\u00e9co Erdeven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of Brittany's specialities, but there are many others... such as theandouille from Gu\u00e9m\u00e9n\u00e9<\/strong>the cotriade, the Breton cider<\/strong> but also different seafood<\/strong> like oysters and mussels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find all these specialties near our establishments in Southern Brittany, and don't hesitate to ask for advice. The Na\u00e9co Hostels team will be delighted to point you in the right direction. best restaurants<\/strong> and local stores.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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