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Cancale
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Matilde Maini
October 23, 2023
Cycling
Cancale, also known as the pearl of the Emerald Coast, has long been renowned for its oysters and shellfish, which can be enjoyed while admiring Mont Saint-Michel, in the middle of the bay.
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Andy_AlpenAuszeit
November 13, 2021
Hiking
Cancale has excellent fish restaurants and is best known for its oyster beds. Oysters are offered here in all variations at very affordable prices. The shells of the eaten Grand Cru oysters decorate large parts of the bay. But the place itself also transforms into a small, tranquil and romantic setting in the evening.
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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾
October 8, 2025
Hiking
Cancale originated in the 12th and 13th centuries as a small coastal settlement, dominated by fishing and oyster farming, around the port of La Houle. The first fortified harbors and the old Église Saint-Méen were built as early as the 14th century. Today, numerous sights reflect the town's maritime tradition: the Port de la Houle, the fish market for fresh seafood; the Cale de l'Épi, a historic lock with 19 arches; the new Église Saint-Méen in the Neo-Gothic style; and the maritime bell, a symbol of the old harbor tradition.
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