Regional specialties

Far breton

A Breton baked custard cake, often made with prunes.

Far Breton is a specialty of the Brittany (or Bretagne as it is known locally) region of France. It is a very simple flan like cake and includes prunes, which are sometimes soaked beforehand in brandy.
Far Breton is a specialty of the Brittany (or Bretagne as it is known locally) region of France. It is a very simple flan like cake and includes prunes, which are sometimes soaked beforehand in brandy.Photo: EasyfrenchfoodCC BY-SA 3.0Far-breton

Say it: far breh-TOHN (approximate English pronunciation)

Far breton is a baked custard-style cake associated with Brittany. Prunes are a familiar addition, but versions without fruit also exist. It is usually served in slices and offers a softer contrast to the caramelized layers of kouign-amann. Check the bakery’s description for the fruit used in its version.

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-07. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.