Carantec (French pronunciation: [kaʁɑ̃tɛk]; Breton: Karanteg) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.

Carantec is located on the coast of the English Channel.

Carantec is bordered by the communes of Henvic and Taulé to the south, and is near the town of Morlaix.

[3] Carantec and the Bay of Morlaix have been home to oyster farming operations since 1892.

[4] Inhabitants of Carantec are called in French Carantécois.