Christmas vacations in Brest, tourism Brest

What to do in Brest during the Christmas vacations?

An escape to the tropics, creative workshops, fun outings and events around the Arkea Ultim Challenge Brest, here's what's in store for you this Christmas in Brest!

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Océanopolis and 70.8

For the Christmas vacations to the tropics with Océanopolis and learn all about tropical ecosystems! Reef fish, sharks and corals will hold no more secrets for you thanks to the "All you need to know about..." animations.

A "salty merry-go-round", exhibitions and many other activities complete the program of festivities.

70.8, sets the pace for theArkea Ultim Challenge Brest.

Exhibition, simulator to raise the mainsail of Thomas Coville's Trimaran Sodebo, sponsor of the museum, workshop on the food skippers eat during races and presentation of the trophy that will be awarded to the winner of this unique race! (Please note, you only have until December 28 to see the trophy).

Discover underwater sounds with the Concert eau océanique with the Labo des petits curieuxevery day at 2pm. 

And to make the most of the Ocean Gallery, don't miss the guided tours, every day at 3pm.

Les Ateliers de Capucins

A relaxing space where you can have a drink and a crêpe, a circus company, an XXL toy library in a fittingly decorated setting - that's Les Ateliers de Noël aux Capucins!

And that's without taking into account the imagination of the various Colocs, who will be offering a wide range of activities and an Advent calendar, but for the time after! 

christmas vacations in brest, tourism Brest
Musée national de la Marine - Mathieu Le Gall

Musée de la Marine

From guided tours to dramatized tours, storytelling tours, baby tours, workshop tours and game tours...you're sure to find the tour you're looking for in the exceptional setting of Château de Brest!

Discover the collections of the Musée de la Marine in a fun way!

Museum of Fine Arts

Hurry up and book your workshops or guided tours - they're usually in great demand! Painting, sculpture, drawing: a wide range of activities to give free rein to your artistic expression.

And to share these moments with the whole family, discover the aptly named "family visits".

Children's workshop at the Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts - Mathieu Le Gall
Les Archi Kurieux, tourism Brest

Les Archi Kurieux

An experience that's both fun and cultural, the Archi Kurieux treasure hunts will bring the whole family together to solve puzzles and discover Brest's history through unusual anecdotes.

Or go on a Kuriosity hunt to find the city's hidden treasures.

Arkea Ultim Challenge Brest

One of the highlights of the end-of-year vacations in Brest is the start of the Arkea Ultim Challenge Brest race.

A single-handed round-the-world race aboard maxi trimarans led by 6 renowned skippers. This extraordinary race will start on January 7, but you'll be able to live to the rhythm of these giants of the seas from December 29, with the arrival parade of the boats and the opening of the village. A dedicated 11,000 m² area will welcome you right up to the start of the race, with concerts, entertainment, exhibitions...

Arkea Ultim Challenge Brest, tourism brest