Cancale

Cancale stretches along the northern coast of Brittany, divided between an upper town section and a harbor area called La Houle connected by cobblestone streets.

The town gained prominence in the 18th century when it supplied fresh oysters to the Palace of Versailles, where King Louis XIV specifically requested Cancale oysters.

The maritime heritage remains strong in the port area, where fishing boats return with their catches while oyster farmers tend to their beds during low tide.

The oyster market at the harbor sells fresh local seafood directly from producers, with numerous restaurants along the waterfront offering regional specialties.

The harbor contains 366 hectares of oyster beds, producing 25,000 tons of oysters annually in the nutrient-rich waters of Mont Saint-Michel Bay.

Location: arrondissement of Saint-Malo

Location: Ille-et-Vilaine

Location: Saint-Malo Agglomération

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Saint-Coulomb, Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes

Address: Cancale, France 35260 Cancale

Phone: +33299896015

Email: mairie@ville-cancale.fr

Website: https://ville-cancale.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.67667,-1.85194

Latest update: September 4, 2025 13:03