Cancale - Kankaven

Cancale is an ancient fishing port that was founded in the 6th century, and was known as a haven for pirates. There is also a coastal walk from the town to Pointe du Grouin which gives views across the bay to Mont-St-Michel. Cancale, on the Emerald Coast, is noted for it's variety of seafood.

Image: Oyster Gatherers of Cancale painting by John Singer Sargent (January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925)

Links: Brittany Tourism and Saint Malo Tourisme

 

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