Return from fishing Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

At the height of the scallop fishing season, the entire harbour lights up with the lights of trawlers returning to dock after a long fishing session, an incredible spectacle that makes for an unforgettable experience.

Saturday, 20 December 2025

Sound system on the quay - duration: 1 hour

Free - no booking required

Long before the gates open, dozens of them are already there - lights ablaze, in the outer harbour or beyond the jetties - waiting to unload their precious cargo. And finally, the gates open. The ballet can begin; a parade like a show; a return to port mixed with pride and relief.

Depending on the tides, at Quai Letourneur (opposite the restaurant L'Equipage), a guide from the municipal cultural centre and fishing specialist welcomes the public to comment on the arrival of the trawlers and share numerous anecdotes about this unique type of fishing, the boats and the crews.