Facing the Crozon peninsula, you can see the Pointe du Diable, a view of the sea and wild landscapes.
This natural site is easily accessible via coastal paths and the GR 34 from Brest.
It's the ideal place to recharge your batteries and take a breath of fresh air!
You'll be rewarded for your efforts once you're up there, with the best view of the Elorn and Iroise Bridge.
Legend has it that Napoleon III's wife lost a priceless ring there!
Double reason to keep an eye out!
2 bridges for a peninsula. There's the one you may have used to get to Brest, the Pont de l'Iroise, a magnificent cable-stayed bridge that doesn't go unnoticed.
And then there's the Albert Louppe bridge next door, designed for pedestrians and slow-moving vehicles.
From this bridge, you can admire the Elorn River that separates Le Relecq-Kerhuon and Plougastel Daoulas, and if you have the time, wait for the sun to set - you'll be rewarded!
The KĆ©ramenez site offers a beautiful view of the Plougastel Daoulas peninsula and part of the Brest harbor. What's more, the viewpoint is one of the highest in the commune.
Be careful not to lose your bearings in the face of such panoramic views!
The KerdƩniel lookout, located above a blockhouse, offers an exceptional panoramic view of the southern part of the Brest roadstead.
You can see the island of Bindy, the Crozon peninsula, MĆ©nez-hom, LanvĆ©oc, Ćle ronde and the two "ducs d'Albe" built in 1941 by the TODT organization.
They were designed for mooring German battleships, and were intended to accommodate the Bismarck, which was sunk off the coast of Brest.
The pointe de l'Armorique faces Brest and the Arsenal, where you can see the Auberlac'h furrow.
It's a geomorphological phenomenon that has formed naturally over the last few thousand years!
Brest Expo is one of the main showcases for the economic and cultural life of Brest.
Every year, this multi-purpose facility hosts over 80 events, 2,000 exhibitors and 400,000 visitors, for public and trade shows, corporate events, business meetings, gala evenings and major shows.
To organize your events, discover the new seminar spaces at the exhibition center.
In 1984, the "MƩmorial des FinistƩriens" association was founded on the site at the initiative of Charles Le Goasguen, a Free Frenchman and Companion of the Liberation.
The association does not seek to celebrate the war. Its vocation is to keep alive the memory of the 10,000 FinistƩriens who died for France, and of the Allied combatants who died during the conflict.
It contributes to a better understanding of the issues at stake in this major conflict of the 20th century.
Close to boating professionals and located at the mouth of the Elorn River, the Port du Moulin Blanc is the ideal place to explore the bay.
Located close to the center of Brest, it's a modern, dynamic marina that lets you discover and appreciate all the charms of a maritime city and one of the world's most beautiful harbors.
From the first floor of the harbour master's office, the panorama of Brittany's leading marina is superb, with the Iroise Sea in the background. A change of scenery and sea air guaranteed!
The closest lighthouse to the city of Brest, the Sainte Anne du Portzic lighthouse joined the Portzic military complex in 1848.
Today, its semaphore controls maritime traffic in the harbor since the transfer of the Minou lighthouse lookout to Le Portzic.
If you look closely at the lighthouse's octagonal tower, you'll see the bullet holes left by the battles it has seen.
A lovely piece of nature in the city!
This botanical garden is a tribute to the 18th-century explorers who set out from Brest: Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, Jacques Julien Houton de la BillardiĆØre, Etienne Raoul and Philibert Commerson.
Discover rare and exotic plants, and enjoy an exceptional view of the harbour and naval base from the belvedere bridge!
A new dimension in sports and entertainment!
Perfectly located in the heart of Brest, Brest Arena benefits from all the infrastructure: access, parking, tramway...
From sports competitions to major variety shows and corporate events, Brest Arena can accommodate the biggest regional and international events, from 200 to over 5,000 seats.
Discover Brest's harbor aboard a heritage boat!
An outing on a traditional boat is a moment out of time. First you learn about the history of the boat, then the surroundings, before being carried along by the water, the sound of the chop and the wind in the sails.
You'll even get to grips with the manoeuvres on some of the boats, at the helm, hoisting the mainsail, and if you're lucky, you'll even be accompanied by dolphins!
Disconnection guaranteed!
Petit Minou beach is famous for its surf spot. It's the closest spot to the town and takes its name from the lighthouse overlooking the beach.
Access is fairly straightforward: you can launch either to the right (east side) or to the left (west side) of the lighthouse, but the east side is best reserved for experienced paddlers.
The western part is the most popular, as surf schools like to get their students out there. Note that the currents are quite strong, so be careful here, as well as on the baĆÆnes at low tide.
Located in line with the Portzic lighthouse, the Petit Minou marks the entrance to the Brest roadstead. Standing 26 metres above land level, it reaches 34 metres above high tide.
Situated on military land, the lighthouse is unfortunately not open to the public.
It was automated in 1989!
Driven by Brest MĆ©tropole's dynamic urban and economic development, Le Quartz is spearheading the city's burgeoning cultural scene.
Since his appointment in 2011, Director Matthieu Banvillet has embarked on a project to open up the company to Europe and the world, based on the high artistic standards and cultural diversity that have contributed to its public success since its creation!
In the heart of the Vallon du Stang-Alar, a stone's throw from the town center and OcƩanopolis, the Botanical Conservatory Garden invites you and your family to discover the world of plants!
It was the first institution in 1975 dedicated to the preservation of endangered wild plants.
Take a detour through the conservatory garden and temporary exhibitions, and you'll leave with a wealth of images about biodiversity!
Enter the museum and discover the rich heritage of the Plougastel Daoulas peninsula. Along the way, you'll discover the history of the strawberry, Plougastel's red gold, from its discovery in Chile to the present day.
The museum team offers a variety of activities: guided tours, creative workshops for children and adults, guided walks on the Plougastel-Daoulas peninsula, as well as lectures and events.
Don't hesitate to visit the museum's website before your visit to find out more about the cultural program!
The port of Lauberlac'h was traditionally a fishing port, but it was also known as a loading port, since strawberries were shipped here for delivery to the people of Brest and the English.
If Brest doesn't seem very far away today, it was in the 18th century. Back then, there was no Albert Louppe bridge, and the peninsula was isolated for many years.
The main means of transport in those years was by boat, even to get to Brest itself!
The port of Le Tinduff was for a long time the busiest and most famous scallop-fishing port between the wars. If today this small fishing port is worth seeing, it's because the atmosphere that reigns there today is most peaceful.
. It's not uncommon to meet locals who love to tell the story of this site, now a marina.
The small pebble beach on the left inspires calm and serenity, where the whole family can recharge their batteries!
Brest Bretagne airport is 9 km from the city center, a 15-minute drive. The city center is accessible via a shuttle bus + streetcar service, cabs and car rentals. Some 30 direct national and international routes are offered by 10 scheduled airlines: AEGEAN AIRLINES, AIR France, CHALAIR, EASYJET, FINIST'AIR, FLYBE, RYANAIR, TRANSAVIA, TUI Fly and VOLOTEA.
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This tour begins in weightlessness, with a few minutes' cable car ride to take in the city and the ocean... and then "land" on the Capucins plateau.
The history of the workshops is so rich, from 1695 to the present day... that you have to immerse yourself in the place, see and feel the religious and industrial past to understand the emotion and pride of the people of Brest in this place that has just been reclaimed.
The Tanguy Tower plunges you into the heart of pre-war Brest.
Built in the 14th century as a sentinel over the Penfeld, it now houses Jim SĆ©vellec's dioramas. Flagship works by the artist from Brest, these models bring to life the great moments in the history of the Ponant city, as well as the little moments in the daily lives of its inhabitants.
Renowned for the quality of its holdings, the MusƩe des Beaux-Arts offers a journey through art that focuses on seascapes, Breton-inspired painting, historical painting, Orientalist painting, the Symbolist movement, the Pont-Aven School and the Nabis, as well as a modern section devoted to abstract artists.
Today, it houses an important collection of paintings, sculptures and graphic arts (drawings and prints)... readily associated with the town's maritime vocation!
Today, the marina is a favorite meeting place for top sailors and the scene of major nautical events and festivities.
It's no coincidence that the Marina is located right in the heart of the city, at the foot of the Brest castle ramparts and just a few meters from the Port de Commerce, restaurants, bars, stores and entertainment venues.
With its panoramic terraces, the Espace Giraudeau offers a welcoming setting and an exceptional view of the Goulet and the Brest roadstead!
The MusĆ©e National de la Marine is housed in an imposing chĆ¢teau with seventeen centuries of history. The tour combines interior and exterior visits, allowing visitors to appreciate the richness of the collections and the panoramic views over the harbor, the ports, the Penfeld and the town.
The tour covers shipbuilding, Brest's penal colony, the port's heyday during the American War of Independence, masterpieces of naval decoration, the industrial revolution, emblematic post-war ships, submarines and ocean racing.
There's no need for a car here, as it's served by bus, and for the more courageous, you can even get there on foot!
OcƩanopolis Brest, the National Center for Scientific Culture dedicated to the Ocean, to learn about and understand the planet's different marine ecosystems and preserve them more effectively.
More than just a visit, OcƩanopolis takes you on a unique world tour to the heart of the oceans, through three pavilions: polar - tropical - Brittany, and an otter trail in faithfully recreated marine worlds.
OcƩanopolis Brest, the must-see part of your vacation for an unforgettable day out!
Following on from the commercial port, Marina du ChĆ¢teau takes you as far as possible into the Brest harbor, thanks in particular to the Digue La PĆ©rouse.
This dike extends far out into the harbor, offering a 360Ā° view.
Here you can discover the harbour, the roadstead and the town!
