Rue Saint-Malo
Search results
Brest is located amidst a dramatic landscape near the entrance of the natural rade de Brest (Brest roadstead), at the west end of Brittany. It is situated to the north of a magnificent landlocked bay, and occupies the slopes of two hills divided by the river Penfeld.
Things to Do in Brest, France: See Tripadvisor's 55,457 traveler reviews and photos of Brest tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Brest. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Forget everything you think you know about Brest. Come and experience a captivating and increasingly vibrant maritime city, nestling within one of France’s most stunning bays.
People also ask
Where is Brest located?
What is Brest maritime?
What is Brest known for?
Is Brest a commercial port?
- Océanopolis. We’ve seen that Brest is a city with a strong relationship with the Atlantic: 60% of European research on the ocean is conducted from this harbour.
- Port of Brest. Brest is a military port so there’s a limit to how much you can see, but at the commercial harbour you’ll become aware of just how favourable this location is for maritime activity.
- Conservatoire Botanique du Vallon du Stang-Alar. The role of this conservatory is to cultivate rare and endangered species for reintroduction, and their gardens are heaven for botanists.
- Pont de l’Iroise. Completed in 1994, this striking cable-stayed bridge spans the Élorn River between Pointe Sainte Barbe and Le Cap. Among bridges of this type it has the fourth-largest main span in France, and when it was built it broke a world record for the 400 metre distance between its two 113-metre-high pylons.
A promontory overlooking the sea, Brest is a perfect blend of urban character and maritime culture. Nautical activities , cruises on the harbor , visits to museums and gardens , family leisure activities , hiking on the GR34 and exceptional natural sites are all concentrated within the same perimeter.
Brest is a port city in the Finistère department, Brittany. Located in a sheltered bay not far from the western tip of a peninsula and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second largest French military port after Toulon.
Brest’s natural harbour, guarded by an imposing medieval tower and castle, hints at its past as one Brittany’s most important maritime cities—and it’s still the heart of the modern town, with seafront cafés looking out over yachts, fishing boats, and naval vessels.
