From the studios of France Bleu Breizh Izel, Johann Guerin is accompanied by Chrystelle Guy to make you discover the wealth of heritage and some life in Brittany. Personalities, landscapes, crafts: “Ma France, l’été” offers you a panorama of the exceptional savoir-vivre around Quimper.
The walled city of Concarneau
Conferral guide, Yannig d’Herve makes you discover the secrets of a fascinating walled city: Concarneau. Follow the guide on the walk around the ramparts so you don’t miss a thing. This small haven on its rocky islet, named Konk Kernethe Cornouaille shelter in Breton, was fortified by the Dukes of Brittany.
The history of this place is rich. It was occupied by the English for part of the 14th century before regaining its independence and being reinforced by Vauban to better resist who would try to seize it. With its ravelin, its drawbridge, its crenellated walls, it’s hard to bring down Concarneau!
Simon Cojean, the salted butter comedian
He loves his Brittany and does not talk about it a little! The comedian Simon Cojean never forgets his Breton identity when he is humorous. He dissects the Breton culture with humor in his sketches and shares videos on his YouTube channel. Breton expressions, walks in the area… There is something for everyone.
Pascal Jaouen, embroiderer and stylist made in Breizh
It’s contemporary, but also Breton. This is how we can define the work of Pascal Jaouen, embroiderer and designer in love with Breton culture. Its activity shines, for example on the sets of theEurovision with the costumes of the participants Alvan and Ahez. He also created costumes for Nolwenn Leroy.
He tells us all about the art of Breton costumeswith embroidery glazig notably. Men from the corner of Quimper would have worn suits in blue cloth, a color that has remained present by giving its name to the terroir of Quimper: the country Glazik.
Pascal Jaouen has a shop, but is also at the origin of embroidery class throughout Britain.
To know Brittany well, you have to know its legends. Easy with all its stories that are told and passed on from generation to generation. Breton language trainer and storyteller, Andrev Seznec tells you all about the legend of Captain Bigoude.
Finally, “Ma France, l’été” puts the spotlight on UYD, a Quimper brand that offers recycled and recyclable clothing founded by Erwan Kervarec. Want to be amazed? He is only 22 years old. He reveals his universe to us with his eco-friendly, colorful and gender-neutral collection.
A pop-up shop presents the collection in the city center of Quimper.