Brittany’s finest food has always been found not in restaurants, but in its markets : in the hands of the cheesemaker, the cider producer, the charcutier who has been at the same stall for thirty years. This guided walking tour takes you there.
Over the course of a morning, your guide leads your group through the historic streets of either Vannes or Auray, stopping at four to five carefully selected artisan producers and market stalls. Along the way you will taste regional cheeses, pastries, chocolates, charcuterie, seafood specialties, and other seasonal Breton delicacies — and meet the people behind them.
This is not simply a tasting tour. It is an introduction to the food culture of a region that takes what it grows, catches, and produces with quiet seriousness. Your guide brings the stories behind the products, the history of the towns, and the kind of local knowledge that no guidebook carries.
The pace is relaxed and unhurried. There is time to browse, to ask questions, and to simply enjoy the atmosphere of two of Brittany’s most beloved market towns.
Tours run on the following schedule:
- Mondays — Auray (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, approximately 3 hours)
- Wednesdays & Saturdays — Vannes (10:00 AM to 1:15 PM, approximately 3 hours 15 minutes)
What’s Included:
- Private guided walking tour in Vannes or Auray
- Four to five gourmet tasting stops at artisan producers and market stalls
- Local history and culinary storytelling throughout
- Guiding in English
- All coordination arranged by Regal Quests
What’s Not Included:
- Transportation to and from Vannes or Auray — both towns are approximately 30 minutes from the estate by car
- Any additional food or drink purchases beyond the included tastings
- Parking fees
Practical Information:
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours (Auray) / 3 hours 15 minutes (Vannes)
- Meeting point: Town centre, confirmed with your guide in advance
- Group size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10
- Language: English
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended — the tour covers cobbled medieval streets
- Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice — please mention in the Special Requests field at booking
- Once your booking is confirmed, Regal Quests will provide your guide’s contact details and meeting point
