Brest and the surrounding area
One of France’s most beautiful harbours
Discover Brest
A maritime city nestled in one of France’s most beautiful harbors, Brest was largely destroyed during the 1944 bombardments and has now been reinvented, notably with its cable car over the Penfeld.
Open to the sea, don’t visit Brest without its Musée National De La Marine and its 400 years of history.
Let Oceanopoolis take you on a unique journey to the heart of one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world, with 1,000 species and 77 tanks.
Heritage to discover
Must-see tours
In the same day, go from Antarctica to the turquoise lagoons of the Indian Ocean at Oceanopolis, a center for scientific discovery and culture.
Places not to be missed around Brest :
Plougastel: Musée de la Fraise et du Patrimoine celebrates Breton heritage
Petit Minou lighthouse: facing the peninsula, it marks the entrance to the Brest Narrows.
