Tag: Brittany

  • Bretonne Pie Noir Contest in Carhaix-Plouguer: Culinary Fest

    The Fête de la Pie Noir at Domaine de Kervennec presents a weekend honoring the 50th anniversary of the Bretonne Pie Noir. It kicks off on Saturday evening, 27 June 2026, with a grand Fest-noz. On Sunday, participate in the pie contest from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a closing luncheon at noon (reservations required). This event is a opportunity for visitors to Food options include local flavors and traditions.

  • Pardon de Saint-Jacques in Bannalec: Community Meal

    The Pardon de Saint-Jacques in Bannalec takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026. This beloved tradition kicks off with a church service at 10:30 AM, commemorating the community’s deep-rooted historical and spiritual ties to the chapelle. After the service, a hearty meal will be served under a marquee, allowing attendees to enjoy local flavors in a friendly setting. Reservations are crucial for the meal, which ensures all can partake in this significant gathering that showcases the area’s cultural heritage. Priced at €14, take-out options are also available for those wishing to enjoy their meal at home. Book your spot by June 24 to secure your participation in this event that embodies community spirit in Brittany. It’s a opportunity for both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the rich local culture and create lasting memories in Bannalec.

  • Spiders Exhibition in Lantic: Misconceptions Unveiled

    The exhibition ‘On Avale des Araignées en Dormant?’ allows visitors to challenge common misconceptions about spiders. Based on Christine Rollard’s book ’50 idées fausses sur les araignées’, this event aims to enlighten audiences about the true nature of these often-misunderstood creatures. Photographs by André Fouquet, a former journalist from Brittany, enrich the presentations, providing visual context to the myths and truths surrounding spiders. This outdoor exhibition takes place at La Fontaine de Trémargat in Lantic, running from April 1 to July 6, 2026. With free admission, it offers both enthusiasts and casual visitors the chance to engage with the lives of these silky creatures in an informative and enjoyable setting.

  • Flax Walks in Brittany: Explore Nature and Culture

    Guided walks in Brittany that highlight the history and significance of flax, from cultivation to processing. Open to all, these walks invite participants of any Breton language proficiency. The beautiful surroundings while you learn about traditional practices linked to flax. Scheduled on specific dates in 2026—April 17, July 24, and October 23—these walks offer an engaging blend of language, culture, and nature.

  • Les Mardis de Plougasnou: Arthus Jazz

    Les Mardis de Plougasnou continues on 21 July 2026 at Place du Général Leclerc with Arthus Jazz, an association based in Saint-Jean-du-Doigt. The evening is part of the town’s free open-air Tuesday concert series on the church forecourt, with fallback to the municipal hall in bad weather.

  • Pardon de Saint-Jean La Feuillée

    This Saint-Jean pardon is listed in the Finistere pardon calendar for 24 June 2026 in La Feuillee. It is a local religious gathering tied to the parish enclosure and the seasonal cycle of Breton pardons.

  • Pardon de Kerven Trégunc

    The Pardon de Kerven is listed for 5 July 2026 in Tregunc. It belongs to the Finistere pardon tradition, where local chapel worship, procession and village gathering keep a specific place-based memory alive.

  • Pardon de Lababan Pouldreuzic

    The Lababan pardon is listed for 2 August 2026 in Pouldreuzic. Around the old church of Lababan, it reflects the local chapel and parish traditions that still structure many Breton summer calendars.

  • Fêtes Maritimes de Douarnenez

    The Fetes Maritimes de Douarnenez gather traditional boats, crews and maritime know-how around the port. The 2026 edition is listed for 23-26 July in Douarnenez.

  • Pardon de Saint-Philibert

    The Saint-Philibert pardon in Moelan-sur-Mer is listed for 23 August 2026. It is a chapel-centered gathering, anchored in the local devotional map of coastal Finistere.