Au Bord Du Chenal

This granite-built farmhouse on the banks of the Aber Ildut cuts a picturesque figure with its large garden and lake. On the menu: the fish and seafood cuisine for which Brittany is so famed, eg fillet of pollack with lobster cream. A rustic setting in which to really unwind.

Opposite the grandiose site of the headland of Saint Mathieu, this hostelry, which was opened by her grandparents in 1954 and then run by her parents, is now in the hands of Nolwenn Corre. The family business has kept pace with its era while respecting its heritage, courtesy of cutting-edge fixtures and fittings that rub shoulders with old stones and a huge fireplace. Plenty of poise and acres of ambition depict chef Nolwenn’s personality. Her dishes owe as much to her virtuoso skill as to the 100% local ingredients, including langoustines from Guilvinec, scallops from Brest harbour, fish from

In addition to fish from small fishing boats, lobster and seafood, you will sample slap-up gourmet cuisine that highlights first-rate local produce. It is not difficult to see why this seaside establishment is such a hit with the locals, who also come for its wood-clad, contemporary interior decked in trendy light fixtures and the friendly, casual vibe.