Le Guilvinec is THE emblematic port where you can experience first-hand the spectacular arrival of the trawlers. Extend the experience with a captivating immersion experience at Haliotika - La Cité de la Pêche! After virtually boarding a trawler, immerse yourself in our new 2026 "All fish is good fish" tour, a fun way to discover our expertise in promoting eco-responsible innovations and fish from head to tail. Follow this with a guided tour of the most visited fish auction in France, and end your afternoon on a gourmet note with some delicious freshly-caught langoustines.
An authentic family outing that's a must in Brittany!
All the information and the programme are on our website.
Online bookings are preferable.
Take a virtual trip aboard the reconstructed trawler "Bara Breizh" for the duration of a tide and discover the daily life of the Bigouden fishermen. As you wander around the different areas of the boat, you'll meet the members of the Bara Breizh's crew. The tour ends with the film "Histoire d'une marée", which immerses you in the daily life and work of the sailors. It's a unique, memorable and highly rewarding experience!
Continue your visit by discovering our new 2026 tour "All fish is good fish". It's a fun way to discover our expertise, highlighting eco-responsible innovations and fish from head to tail.
Then take an immersive tour of the coastal fish auction from 4pm:
Witness the auction of fritillating langoustines and fish just unloaded from the boats. Our guides will explain how the auction works and tell you a few anecdotes about the fish and shellfish.
Monday to Friday. Public holidays excluded.
Haliotika is also :
- Family treasure hunt "Les filles du Guil", from April, during opening days and times.
With the help of your rucksack, set off on an adventure and investigate. It's a fun way to discover or rediscover Le Guilvinec and the women who have left their mark on its history.
- Fish discovery tour at 10.30am, 2.30pm and 5.10pm:
Outside auction hours, explore what goes on behind the scenes! Unlike the coastal fish market, there are no direct sales here. Step into the shoes of the buyers and discover with your family the fascinating stories of the fish from our coasts and the workings of the fish auction. Admission to Haliotika is included in the package.
From Monday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- L'après-midi en Folie at 2pm:
Combine the senses and discover the world of fishing by joining us for a lovely afternoon before the boats arrive! Guided tour of Haliotika + Scampi tasting + Guided tour of the coastal fish market to see the sale of freshly landed fish and shellfish.
From Tuesday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- Children's workshops for 3/6 year olds and 6/12 year olds: during school holidays (except spring holidays).
Programme and information on the website.
- L'Hannexe and its harbour-view terrace, a tasting area offering mainly Bigouden and Breton flavours: langoustine bar and other delicacies.
- Cookery workshops at l'Hatelier, all year round, on your own or with a local chef.
Dogs welcome
Dogs are allowed in the Discovery Centre.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on guided tours of the fish auction.
Haliotika has the Qualité Tourisme™ label, awarded for the quality of its welcome and services.
Haliotika, the fishing centre in Le Guilvinec, is THE place to visit in the Bigouden region. In our discovery centre, climb aboard the Bara Breizh, a reconstructed trawler, and follow the journey of the fish from the sea to the plate. Take a fully immersive tour of the coastal fish auction and watch the fish from our coasts being auctioned off live. It's an unforgettable visit that will give you an insight into the difficult but fascinating job of our fishermen.
All the information and the programme are on our website.
Online bookings are preferable.
Start your visit immersed in our discovery centre by virtually boarding the ‘Bara Breizh’, a deep-sea trawler from Le Guilvinec.
Every area of the ship is recreated: saloon, lazarette, interactive bridge, bunks, showers, cloakroom, fish hold, engine room, etc.
Continue your visit by following the fish step by step as it makes its way from the sea to the plate.
Then take an immersive tour of the coastal fish auction from 4pm:
Witness the auction of fritillating langoustines and fish just unloaded from the boats. Our guides will explain how the auction works and tell you a few anecdotes about the fish and shellfish.
Monday to Friday. Public holidays excluded.
Haliotika is also :
- The treasure hunt, until April, during opening days and times.
A fun adventure for all the family (from 5 years upwards).
With the help of your investigator's rucksack, your family will help our fisherman to find all his fishing tackle in the streets of Guilvinec... A fun way to discover or rediscover Guilvinec!
- Family treasure hunt ‘Les filles du Guil’, from April, during opening days and times.
With the help of your rucksack, set off on an adventure and investigate. It's a fun way to discover or rediscover Le Guilvinec and the women who have left their mark on its history.
- Behind-the-scenes tour of the fish auction at 11am, 2.45pm and 5.15pm:
With the whole family, young and old, discover the Guilvinec fish market and how it works. Entry to Haliotika is included in the package.
From Monday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- L'Après-midi en Folie at 2pm and 2.15pm:
Combine the senses and discover the world of fishing by joining us for a lovely afternoon before the boats arrive! Guided tour of Haliotika + Scampi tasting + Guided tour of the coastal fish market to see the sale of freshly landed fish and shellfish.
From Tuesday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- Children's workshops for 3/6 year olds and 6/12 year olds: during school holidays (except spring holidays).
Programme and information on the website.
- L'Hannexe and its harbour-view terrace, a tasting area offering mainly Bigouden and Breton flavours: langoustine bar, ice creams, kouigns and other delicacies.
- Cooking workshops at l'Hatelier, all year round, on your own or with a local chef.
Dogs welcome
Dogs are allowed in the Discovery Centre.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on guided tours of the fish auction.
Haliotika has the Qualité Tourisme™ label, awarded for the quality of its welcome and services.
An authentic family outing that's a must in Brittany!
All the information and the programme are on our website.
Online bookings are preferable.
Take a virtual trip aboard the reconstructed trawler "Bara Breizh" for the duration of a tide and discover the daily life of the Bigouden fishermen. As you wander around the different areas of the boat, you'll meet the members of the Bara Breizh's crew. The tour ends with the film "Histoire d'une marée", which immerses you in the daily life and work of the sailors. It's a unique, memorable and highly rewarding experience!
Continue your visit by discovering our new 2026 tour "All fish is good fish". It's a fun way to discover our expertise, highlighting eco-responsible innovations and fish from head to tail.
Then take an immersive tour of the coastal fish auction from 4pm:
Witness the auction of fritillating langoustines and fish just unloaded from the boats. Our guides will explain how the auction works and tell you a few anecdotes about the fish and shellfish.
Monday to Friday. Public holidays excluded.
Haliotika is also :
- Family treasure hunt "Les filles du Guil", from April, during opening days and times.
With the help of your rucksack, set off on an adventure and investigate. It's a fun way to discover or rediscover Le Guilvinec and the women who have left their mark on its history.
- Fish discovery tour at 10.30am, 2.30pm and 5.10pm:
Outside auction hours, explore what goes on behind the scenes! Unlike the coastal fish market, there are no direct sales here. Step into the shoes of the buyers and discover with your family the fascinating stories of the fish from our coasts and the workings of the fish auction. Admission to Haliotika is included in the package.
From Monday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- L'après-midi en Folie at 2pm:
Combine the senses and discover the world of fishing by joining us for a lovely afternoon before the boats arrive! Guided tour of Haliotika + Scampi tasting + Guided tour of the coastal fish market to see the sale of freshly landed fish and shellfish.
From Tuesday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- Children's workshops for 3/6 year olds and 6/12 year olds: during school holidays (except spring holidays).
Programme and information on the website.
- L'Hannexe and its harbour-view terrace, a tasting area offering mainly Bigouden and Breton flavours: langoustine bar and other delicacies.
- Cookery workshops at l'Hatelier, all year round, on your own or with a local chef.
Dogs welcome
Dogs are allowed in the Discovery Centre.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on guided tours of the fish auction.
Haliotika has the Qualité Tourisme™ label, awarded for the quality of its welcome and services.
Haliotika, the fishing centre in Le Guilvinec, is THE place to visit in the Bigouden region. In our discovery centre, climb aboard the Bara Breizh, a reconstructed trawler, and follow the journey of the fish from the sea to the plate. Take a fully immersive tour of the coastal fish auction and watch the fish from our coasts being auctioned off live. It's an unforgettable visit that will give you an insight into the difficult but fascinating job of our fishermen.
All the information and the programme are on our website.
Online bookings are preferable.
Start your visit immersed in our discovery centre by virtually boarding the ‘Bara Breizh’, a deep-sea trawler from Le Guilvinec.
Every area of the ship is recreated: saloon, lazarette, interactive bridge, bunks, showers, cloakroom, fish hold, engine room, etc.
Continue your visit by following the fish step by step as it makes its way from the sea to the plate.
Then take an immersive tour of the coastal fish auction from 4pm:
Witness the auction of fritillating langoustines and fish just unloaded from the boats. Our guides will explain how the auction works and tell you a few anecdotes about the fish and shellfish.
Monday to Friday. Public holidays excluded.
Haliotika is also :
- The treasure hunt, until April, during opening days and times.
A fun adventure for all the family (from 5 years upwards).
With the help of your investigator's rucksack, your family will help our fisherman to find all his fishing tackle in the streets of Guilvinec... A fun way to discover or rediscover Guilvinec!
- Family treasure hunt ‘Les filles du Guil’, from April, during opening days and times.
With the help of your rucksack, set off on an adventure and investigate. It's a fun way to discover or rediscover Le Guilvinec and the women who have left their mark on its history.
- Behind-the-scenes tour of the fish auction at 11am, 2.45pm and 5.15pm:
With the whole family, young and old, discover the Guilvinec fish market and how it works. Entry to Haliotika is included in the package.
From Monday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- L'Après-midi en Folie at 2pm and 2.15pm:
Combine the senses and discover the world of fishing by joining us for a lovely afternoon before the boats arrive! Guided tour of Haliotika + Scampi tasting + Guided tour of the coastal fish market to see the sale of freshly landed fish and shellfish.
From Tuesday to Friday. Spring and summer holidays.
- Children's workshops for 3/6 year olds and 6/12 year olds: during school holidays (except spring holidays).
Programme and information on the website.
- L'Hannexe and its harbour-view terrace, a tasting area offering mainly Bigouden and Breton flavours: langoustine bar, ice creams, kouigns and other delicacies.
- Cooking workshops at l'Hatelier, all year round, on your own or with a local chef.
Dogs welcome
Dogs are allowed in the Discovery Centre.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on guided tours of the fish auction.
Haliotika has the Qualité Tourisme™ label, awarded for the quality of its welcome and services.
Services
Animals accepted
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Qualité TourismeRates
Base rate - full rate adult
€8.90
Child rate
€5.90
Base rate - full rate adult
€14.90
Child rate
€9.90
Child rate
€15.00
Child rate
€10.00
Base rate - full rate adult
€7.00
Child rate
€6.00
Base rate - full rate adult
€55.00
Payment methods
Debit cards
Postal or bank cheques
Holiday vouchers
CashAccepted customers
- Individuals
- Groups
Openings
From 16 March 2026 until 31 October 2026 -
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Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- By the sea
- Near a beach
- In town
Access
Access
- Railway station at 32km
- Public transport at 600m