Brittany is best-known for her stunning scenery, wind-swept coastline, and impossibly pretty towns but this northern and distinct region of France also has plenty of cultural and culinary offerings that are unique and well worth seeking out. The cuisine of Brittany, in particular, has lots of sweet treats, indulgent and hearty dishes, tasty tipples, incredible seafood, and lingering Celtic fare. So, if you are a foodie planning a holiday in France, why not consider our vacation rentals in Brittany so that you can sample some (or all) of the following local delights?
The best-known Breton dessert, this butter-heavy cake was invented in the 19th century when a baker named Yves-René Scordia had nothing left to sell in his shop and used his remaining bread dough folded in with layers upon layers of sugar and butter to create something new. Beyond indulgent, Kouign-Amann eventually became a Breton staple.
Caramel au Beurre Sale
Brittany’s delicious salted butter caramels are the perfect souvenir of your time in the region and an ideal gift to bring home to friends and family.
This uncooked pressed cheese is soft and salty with a nutty aroma. It is produced in a monastery by Trappist monks in Bréhan, in the Morbihan, in Brittany – a must for cheese-lovers on vacation in Brittany!
A perfect warming and wholesome dish, this Breton fish stew is made with fish such as herring, sprats and mackerel (but no shellfish traditionally), potatoes, onion and garlic and usually served poured over a toasted baguette.
A tasty flan-style custard cake with raisins and prunes, the Far Breton was actually a savoury dish when it was created in the 19th century and served alongside meat. Gradually, the percentage of sugar, butter, and eggs in the cake was increased, which totally changed it until we were eventually left with a delightful Breton dessert.
Madame Loïk
This delightful whipped cheese is made in the Paysan Breton, a Laïta farmer’s cooperative and there are a variety of flavours available including fleur de sel and shallot and chive, among others.
This beloved Breton street food is comprised of grilled pork sausages in a buckwheat galette and is the ideal thing to snack on as you explore any given town in Brittany.
This Breton brandy is made by distilling cider and then must be aged for a minimum of two years in oak.
Another local alcoholic beverage from Brittany, this is a sort of mead that is made by fermenting honey in water.
Strawberries
Rich, bright red, plump strawberries can be found all over Brittany but the area of Plougastel is especially well-known for them. If you’re on holiday in Brittany during the summer, be sure to grab a fresh punnet of some of these delicious berries!
