Brest is a port city on the Atlantic, on the western edge of France. We recommend exploring some of the sites below (both in and near Brest), as well as enjoying some crêpes, exploring local shops/markets, and maybe going for a boat cruise! We will update this list once we are closer to the big day.
Fête de la musique
Brest and the surrounding villages will have several spots to enjoy free live music on France's national music holiday, which will be on Sunday, June 21st.
Les Ateliers des Capucins
25 Rue de Pontaniou, Brest, Bretagne 29200, France
The largest public covered space in Europe, this place has everything--art exhibits, bars, shopping, a museum, an escape room, yoga, climbing, a cinema, and more!
Le Phare du Petit Minou
Pointe du Minou, Plouzané, 29280, France
Lighthouse perched on the summit of a cliff, overlooking the beaches and site of WWII bunkers
Trez Hir Beach
8 Boulevard de la Mer, Plougonvelin, Bretagne 29217, France
A 20-minute drive from Brest, this beach has over 1 km of beautiful sandy coastline and is supervised from 1:30 pm to 7:30pm, 7 days a week.
Plougastel Cider House
Kerieven, Plougastel-Daoulas, Bretagne 29470, France, 635205113
Apple and strawberry cider makers happy to give tours in English. Please call or text them at the phone number or email them at kristof.conan@free.fr to arrange a time to visit.
National Botanical Conservatory of Brest
Rampe de Stangalard, Brest, Bretagne 29200, France
Beautiful botanical garden, to the east of the city.
Oceanopolis
Port de Plaisance du Moulin Blanc, Brest, Bretagne 29200, France
Science-forward public aquarium, on the port in Brest.
Musée National de la Marine
Boulevard de la Marine, Brest, Bretagne 29200, France
Castle and museum displaying artifacts from over 400 years of history of the French arsenal in Brittany.