Ville Close, Concarneau

• EntryFree
• Walls14th–17th c.
• Best forRamparts, seafood
• Time2 h

The Ville Close (closed town) is a fortified island in the middle of Concarneau's harbour, linked to the mainland by a short bridge. Its granite walls date mainly from the 14th to 17th centuries, with later work by Vauban.

What to do

• Walk sections of the ramparts for views over the port and the bay.
• Visit the Musée de la Pêche, a fishing museum that includes a real trawler you can board.
• Browse the shops and crêperies of the main street, Rue Vauban.
• Take the tiny passenger ferry across the harbour, one of the oldest in France.

Tips

• The Ville Close is free to enter; the ramparts walk may have a small charge in season.
• Concarneau's beaches, such as Les Sables Blancs, are a short drive away.
• Boats to the Glénan islands leave from the port in summer.

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