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The Penfeld (French pronunciation:; Breton: Penfell) is a 16 km (9.9 mi) French coastal river. The town of Brest, in Finistère, has grown up on its left (east) bank. Course. Its source is in the town of Gouesnou.
- 16 km (9.9 mi)
- France
- Get 360 Views of Brest. One of the most innovative projects in the city is the “Plateau des Capucins,“ it offers 360° views of the city and has even obtained the Ecodistrict Label in 2009.
- Quayside walk. Take a walk along the beautiful harbour of Brest. Brest has one of the best natural harbours in the city, a visit will be worthwhile. The commercial port is busy with activity and is home to hundreds of colourful buoys.
- A day out at Oceanopolis. Another fun activity that one can do while visiting Brest is spending the day at the Oceanopolis aquarium. Both the young and the old will have a great time walking under the glass ceiling and walls watching turtles and other sea creatures swimming around.
- Relive history at the Musée de la Marine. Brest is known for having a rich maritime history, with the port having been a military base, it is little wonder that the town is home to a maritime museum.
Brest, port city, Finistère département, Bretagne région, western France, on two hills divided by the Penfeld River. Its magnificent roadstead, the Rade de Brest, is 14 miles (23 km) long; it is protected from the sea by the Quélern Peninsula, and the Goulet Passage (about 1–2 miles wide [1.5–3.
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Schematic plan of the Arsenal de Brest. The Brest Arsenal (French: arsenal de Brest) is a collection of naval and military buildings located on the banks of the river Penfeld, in Brest, France.
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The Pont de Recouvrance (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃ də ʁəkuvʁɑ̃s]) is a vertical-lift bridge in Brest, France, across the river Penfeld. Opened on 17 July 1954, it was the largest [clarification needed] vertical-lift bridge in Europe [citation needed] until the opening of the Rouen Pont Gustave-Flaubert in 2008.
- 88 metres (289 ft)
- Penfeld River
- 1954
- Vertical-lift bridge
The cheapest way to get from Penfeld (Station) to Brest costs only €1, and the quickest way takes just 7 mins. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Rives de Penfeld. Check out this 4.3-mile loop trail near Brest, Finistère. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
