Ville Close

Ignore Concarneau’s bustling town and park by the harbor as close as possible to Ville Close, the 14th-century walled town sitting amidst a vast harbor of colorful boats varying from sleek yachts to commercial fishing trawlers. The old town, with its narrow streets and old houses full of crêperies and gift shops, is fun to explore. Visit the interesting Musée de la Pêche, which covers all things nautical inside and has three old fishing boats tied up outside of what was once the town’s arsenal. (Open all year, tel: 02.98.97.10.20.) Climbing the walls gives you good views of the inner harbor where fishing boats unload their catch.