Concarneau Attractions
Concarneau (pop. 20,021), at the mouth of the river Moros, is France's third largest fishing port, an important tunny fishing and commercial center with numerous fish-canning plants.
The "closed city" is a 14th C stronghold enclosed by massive granite walls and towers which was enlarged by Vauban in the 17th C.
The "closed city" is a 14th C stronghold enclosed by massive granite walls and towers which was enlarged by Vauban in the 17th C.
Fisheries Museum
The former Arsenal is now occupied by the Musée de la Pêche (Fisheries Museum) which illustrates the history of the port and displays the various species of fish, the best known of which can be seen, live, in an aquarium.
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
