The name Concarneau comes from Breton, Konk Kerne (“Cornish Shelter”). The Ville-Close, surrounded by ramparts, is on an island.
Today, this Walled City is still inhabited, and well frequented in summer. It houses the Fishing Museum (the fishing port is right in the centre, just next to the Ville-Close, and the shipyards are further back).
It is lovely to walk around the Ville-Close at night in summer. There are plenty of nice bars and restaurants. In July and August, there are shows in a small open-air theatre with terraced seating. Winter evenings are much quieter!