Lesconil fishing port

The small port of Lesconil is full of charm and character, with its colourful hulls brightening up the water. Fishing and yachting exist side by side here, as do seaweed farming and cultivation.

Bringing home the catch

Two trawlers go out to sea from Monday to Friday and bring back fish and langoustines around 4.30pm.

They offer (except during bad weather) a live langoustine sale on the quayside at around 5.30pm. Another direct sale of fish and shellfish takes place from 10.30am to 12.30pm from Monday to Saturday on the quayside.

Langoustine fishing is a real tradition in the Bigouden region, the treasure that western fishermen head out to catch. Langoustines live offshore, in a burrow dug in the ground. The best time to eat langoustines is from May to October.

Seaweed tasting

Seaweed harvesting has developed over the years, and with it a whole new gastronomy.

The Marinoë company processes seaweed in its workshop under the fish market in the port of Lesconil.

At the head of this craft are Patrick and Marie-Dominique, two seaweed farming enthusiasts who were determined to work with their feet on the rocks and their hands in the salt water. They offer original, tasty recipes.

Most Marinoë products are ready to use or eat. Their shop is on the harbour quay.

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Shipyards

Fishing in Lesconil is part of our heritage, and the port used to be home to Le Coeur shipyard, where the traditional fishing boats were built. These sailing boats are now used for pleasure boating, but can still be seen in the harbour.

Le Coeur shipyard is now a museum where the stages in the construction of an old boat are described in detail, alongside displays of period fishing equipment.

Le Vivier naval workshop still offers its services for all types of marine carpentry work.

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