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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Brest: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Brest
- For centuries, Brest, a French naval station, had a massive natural port that could not be finer for seafaring if the man had built it.
- Except for a few military strongholds like the city's Château and Arsenal, little nothing from the city's pre-World War II era survives.
- Instead, you'll be enthralled by Brest's spirit of adventure, conquest, and discovery in one of the world's leading cities for ocean research.
- Brest has always turned its telescope westwards at the Atlantic, as you may see by visiting Océanopolis, a world-class aquarium, or the halls of the Naval Museum in the castle's basement.
- International Airport: Brest Bretagne Airport
- Population: 364,532
- Currency: Belarusian ruble
- Time: UTC+3
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: French
- Religion: Christians
02
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Brest
- The "Plateau des Capucins," which offers 360-degree views of the city, is one of the city's most inventive creations.
- Take a stroll in Brest's gorgeous harbour.
- A trip to Oceanopolis.
- At the Musée de la Marine, you may relive history.
- Try some delectable French cuisine.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Brest
- Summer (June–August): Summers are hot and humid, with an average temperature of 19°C.
- Winter (December–February): The weather is warm during the winter, with temperatures reaching nine °C during the day and three °C at night.
- Spring (March-May): Spring temperatures average around 13°C.
- Autumn (September–November): The average temperature in autumn is roughly 13°C–15°C.
- Brittany is a great place to visit any time of year.
- The greatest time to visit is during the summer months, especially July and August.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Brest
Océanopolis
- Brest is a city with a strong affinity with the Atlantic, as evidenced by it hosts 60% of European ocean research.
- So Océanopolis is the attraction Brest deserves: a magnificent ocean-themed science and culture centre with 50 aquarium tanks, the largest of which is a million-litre shark tank.
- Since a modern upgrade in 2000, the exhibitions have been divided into three pavilions: Polar, Temperate, and Tropical, with 10,000 different plant species and over a thousand different animal species, ranging from harbour seals (for which there is a clinic) to bull sharks, stingrays, and loggerhead turtles.
Port of Brest
- Because Brest is a military port, you won't be able to view much, but the commercial harbour will show you how advantageous this position is for maritime activity.
- Take a stroll down Quai Commandant Malbert to see the shipyards and get a better view of the Rade de Brest's large natural harbour and its system of coloured buoys to aid navigation.
- The Abeille-Flandre, a solid French Navy rescue tugboat, is anchored at Quai Commandant Malbert and can depart port in under 20 minutes to escort a ship into the bay.
Pont de l’Iroise
- This remarkable cable-stayed bridge spans the Élorn River between Pointe Sainte Barbe and Le Cap, completed in 1994.
- It has the fourth-largest main span among bridges of this type in France, and when it was erected, it set a world record for the 400-meter distance between its two 113-meter-high pylons.
- The structure demands a photo or two, especially as the sun sets, and the best spot is the nearby Plougastel Bridge, which was built in the late 1920s and is now only used by pedestrians and farmers.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Brest Off the Beaten Track
Tour Tanguy
- A mediaeval watchtower stands on a hillside on the right bank of the Penfeld, across the water from the Château de Brest, and was most likely built during the Breton War of Succession in the mid-14th century.
- Visit the Museum of Old Brest, which houses a fascinating collection of artefacts such as coats of arms from the city's several mediaeval businesses and centuries-old maps of Brest.
- Each floor represents a step through time, but the goal is to recreate the city's look and feel before WWII damage through dioramas and models.
Port de Recouvrance
- The Pont Gustave Flaubert on the Seine, which used to be the highest vertical lift bridge globally, is located next to this tower and spans the Penfeld River.
- With its four imposing reinforced concrete towers of 70 metres and an 88-meter length, this bridge in Brest held the record for more than 50 years, starting in 1954.
- The amount of naval traffic on the Penfeld necessitated these dimensions; a clearance of at least 45 metres was required.
- The Pont de Recouvrance was built to replace an earlier swing bridge destroyed by allied bombardment in 1944.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Brest Culture and Traditions
- Océanopolis, Europe's only ocean discovery park, explores all of the world's seas and their biodiversity.
- The National Botanical Conservatory, set amid the Stang-Alar valley, is an internationally renowned 40-hectare site.
- The city also has several high-quality cultural venues, including Le Quartz, one of France's first national stages in terms of public attendance, with a demanding programme.
- Large-scale performances are held in the spanking new Arena room, which also accommodates a variety of sporting activities.
- The Maritime Museum is a must-see for exhibitions. It offers a perfect collection of ship models, paintings, and sculptures in the magnificent setting of the Château de Brest.
- A unique witness to a completely restored city, the Museum of Fine Arts is also worth a trip.
- The Tanguy Tower museum provides an opportunity to learn about the scenic pre-war Brest.
- Every year, the Hélène & Édouard Leclerc Fund in the Capucins in Landerneau, a quarter-hour drive away, hosts major contemporary art exhibitions and retrospectives of notable artists.
- The abbey of Daoulas welcomes you to discover foreign cultures through cultural variety exhibitions.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Brest: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Cornouaille
#Food
- Cornouaille is a traditional cider manufactured since the 14th century from cider apples growing in the Bretagne region of France since the 6th century.
- The apples are crushed or grated, and the juice is fermented, with no additional water, sweeteners, or carbonation allowed in the final product.
- The cider is distinct for its reddish-brown orange hue and a bittersweet aroma of orange peel and fresh apples with a slight acidity, leaving a lovely, dry feeling on the palate, thanks to the high natural sugar and tannin content of the apples.
Oignon de Roscoff
#Food
- Oignon de Roscoff is around elongated to flattened onion from the Allium cepa family grown in the Finistére area of France.
- The onion has a lot of taste, is slightly sweet, and melts on your tongue.
- When raw, the scents are fruity, and the texture is juicy and crisp; when cooked, the texture becomes tender, and the flavour gets even sweeter.
- Thanks to their long shelf life and high vitamin C content, these onions are so popular that they have a museum in Roscoff.
Belon Oysters
#Food
- True Belon oysters have grown in the French river Belon area, and some consider them to be among the world's rarest oysters.
- They have a brine-like flavour, a powerful copper finish, and a lot of umami.
- These oysters have rippling green shells and are flat and round.
- Scientists transported these oysters to the United States in the 1950s, specifically to Maine, sold in small quantities of only 5,000 oysters per year.
Center Coat Ar Guevan
#Fashion
- Center Coat Ar Guevan is equally appealing. It sells clothing for every taste, budget, sports equipment, and European-quality children's products.
- There are perfumes and cosmetics businesses and superb jewellery stores in this enormous retail complex.
- The centre is known not just for its large number of stores, but also for its outstanding eateries.
Rue Jean Jaurès
#Fashion
- The main shopping street of Brest is Rue Jean Jaurès. It includes shops of the most famous European brands.
- They sell elite designer clothes, which only the wealthiest customers can afford.
- Frugal tourists will be pleased with the worthy choice of stores of popular world brands, such as Zara and Etam.
- On this street is located a popular Printemps department store that offers beautiful clothes and accessories.
Roi de Bretagne
#Fashion
- Among the gift shops in Brest, Roi de Bretagne is worth mentioning.
- This store is huge, with a fantastic selection of souvenirs.
- You may get a jar of delicious local sardines, high-quality clothing from nearby factories, and lovely handcrafted soap here.
- Customers can also choose from various liqueurs and other locally created alcoholic beverages. All of the items on display are well-made.
Oceanopolis
#Fun
- The world's largest open-air aquarium, with three structures, fifty aquariums, and a thousand animal species, is thought to be responsible for around 60% of all European marine research!
- The Shark Tank, a live coral wall, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, Mangroves, and a tropical Greenhouse are all part of the Tropical Pavilion.
- Penguin Rookery, Seal Pool, Cold Oceans at the Polar Pavilion.
- Kelp Forest, Jellyfish, Eelgrass Herbarium, the AbyssBox, and the Touch Pool are all part of the Temperate Pavilion.
- Pavilion of Biodiversity.
- Plan on spending practically an entire day here, especially if you're with your family if you want to get your money's worth.
- This is Brest's favourite attraction since it is well-presented and approachable.
La Recre Des Trois Cures
#Fun
- This Breton entertainment park debuted in 1989 and receives roughly a quarter-million visitors.
- The different rides and attractions spread over 17 acres, including a beautiful lake. Bumper boats, circuit roller coasters, inflatable slides, trampolines, train rides, go-karting, petting zoo, mini-bikes, bicycles, pedal boats, and adventure circuits are only a few examples of entertainment.
- A camping area is also available; you can hire a mobile home or cottage or bring your campervan, caravan, or tent.
Kijou Parc
#Fun
- This little amusement park is only open to children.
- As a result, many local children choose to hold their birthday celebrations here.
- Everything is kept in a vast warehouse.
- Adults take note: it can get rather loud. However, the personnel is pleasant.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Brest: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- This conservatory aims to reintroduce rare and endangered species, and their gardens are botanists' paradise.
- The best months to visit are July and August when the two spectacular greenhouses are accessible to the public.
- They offer flora that you won't find anywhere else, and they simulate rainforest, tropical mountains, dry tropical, and subtropical oceanic conditions.
- The highly endangered Madagascan aloe suzannae, for example, and the nesocodon, a flowering plant found exclusively on the island of Mauritius, are two examples.
- The remaining 22 hectares are a lovely little valley with a stream, waterfall, ponds, and plenty of spots to sit and ponder for a few moments.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Brest Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Brest harbour hosts nearly 2,500 boats from all over the world for the Maritime Festival every four years in mid-July.
- Thousands of sea lovers and bystanders flock to the Penfeld's banks and docks to view the tall ships, historical replicas, working boats, exotic boats, and magnificent yachts.
- The beautiful tall ships are the highlight of the event. Live music is performed on a stage at the commercial port and the café terraces every evening.
- The Brest International Maritime Festival also has a variety of exhibition and entertainment venues, including sailboats, street plays, a military march, and a nightly parade of vessels.
- One of the maritime festival highlights is the spectacular fireworks on July 14.
- Festivals in Brest draw many tourists, which is understandable given that the people know how to have a good time like no one else.
- Les tonnerres de Brest is hosted in the harbour in mid-July.
- Many people come here solely for the regatta; the spectacle is genuinely breathtaking, especially for those who cannot claim to have refined taste.
- Consider this scenario: The festival features nearly 1,600 sailboats worldwide, accompanied by orchestras and music groups.
- The event occurs every four years, so check ahead of time to see if it will be hosted during your visit.
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