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Fishing village · Saint-Malo, Bretanha
Cancale
Fishing village about 15 km from Saint-Malo, famous for its oysters, which are eaten at the harbour facing the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
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About Cancale
Cancale is on the western tip of the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, about 15 km east of Saint-Malo. The town is known for its oysters: the flat ones from natural beds in deeper water, and the concave ones from farms, cultivated since around 1950.
At low tide the oyster beds show on the sand in front of the port of La Houle, the lower part of town, where the seafood restaurants are. Near the breakwater, stalls sell oysters to eat on the spot.
From the top of town and the coastal path, on clear days you can see Mont-Saint-Michel across the bay.
To the north, about 4 km away, is the Pointe du Grouin, and both visits fit into the same outing.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day, with lunch.
Best time
At lunchtime, for the oysters. At low tide the oyster beds are in plain view.
How to get there
By car, about 15 km from Saint-Malo. There are regional buses with less frequent service; check before you go.
Tip
Buy a dozen at the stalls near the breakwater and eat them facing the bay. Combine it with the Pointe du Grouin on the same day.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cancale
Why is Cancale famous?
For its oysters, farmed in the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. At low tide you can see the oyster beds.
Can you go from Saint-Malo without a car?
Yes, by regional bus, but with limited schedules. Check before you go.
What can be combined with Cancale?
The Pointe du Grouin, about 4 km to the north, with views over the bay and the islands Chausey.