Shopping day in Brest, from Jaurès to Siam
Enjoy a shopping spree between the big fashion names and independent stores, concept stores and gourmet addresses where you can find a few original products, all on foot ? We'll take you on a shopping spree in Brest and reveal some of our favorites!
Major shopping brands Rue Jean Jaurès
Rue Jean Jaurès is where you'll find all the major national and international fashion and décor brands.. The street also boasts two shopping centers:
- Espace Jaurès.
- The Coat ar Guéven center.
Independent boutiques Rue de Siam
Rue de Siam is also home to a number of national brands, but this part of the city center is a better bet if you're looking for independent boutiques and concept stores.
Rue de Siam is also where you'll find designer boutiques and more chic brands. Ideal if you're looking for a garment, accessory or gift for a very special occasion.
Aventurez-vous également autour de l’artère de Siam pour découvrir de petites pépites comme Zazou, l’Arbre à souhaits ou encore Tilt…
Rue de Siam was called Rue Saint Pierre until 1686, when 3 ambassadors from the King of Siam landed in Brest to visit King Louis XIV in Versailles.
Gourmet shopping in Brest
A shopping spree in Brest is also an opportunity to discover a few delicacies that are sure to tantalize your taste buds!
Push the door ofdelicatessens to discover sweet and savoury treats with bold, local or travel flavours, or visit the cavistes to find a good bottle to give or to treat yourself.
Strolling through Dialogues
The Dialogues bookshop is a must in Brest, the largest largest independent bookshop in Brittany where people love to stroll. The risk: not seeing the hours go by! With its one million titles on offer, its reading corners and its café area, the shop invites you to stay, browse, stroll and soak up the atmosphere.
Dialogue has other specialized stores in Brest:
Les enfants de Dialogues place de la Liberté, les Curiosités de Dialogues aux Capucins, and Dialogues Musique...
Taking a break from shopping?
Window shopping, it's exhausting! Sit back and enjoy a coffee, a fruit juice or a sweet while taking in the atmosphere of Brest!
- pour une pause café : la Brûlerie du Léon
- for a vitamin-packed break: Nectarin'
- for a snack break: Les gâteuses
Did you know?
The Dialogue bookshop is the largest independent bookshop in Brittany!
Rue de Siam and Rue Jaurès are located in the heart of Brest: