Brest - Do & See
- Nearby guides:
- Newquay
- Guernsey
- Dinard
- Jersey
- Exeter
- Nantes
- Cardiff
- Bournemouth
- Bristol
- Southampton
- Other guides in France:
- Bergerac
- Carcassonne
- Deauville
- Grenoble Ski Region
- Montpellier
- Nice
- Nîmes
- Paris
- Pau
- Perpignan
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Castle Of Brest
Once owned by Richard II of England, the castle is the city’s foremost landmark.
Oceanopolis Brest
One of the largest Ocean Discovery Parks in Europe, the Oceanopolis has four pavilions – polar, temperate, tropical and biodiversity – that tell the story of the sea.
Naval Museum
A branch of the Naval Museum of Paris, it is home to an impressive collection of model replica ships from French fleets and paintings with a nautical theme.
The Tanguy Tower
A must-see attraction, the Tanguy Tower houses a collection of various exhibits including artefacts and maps that recounts the history of Brest.
Museum of Fine Art
The museum houses over 300 works of art from the 16th century, including many notable pieces, which were gathered after the building was rebuilt.
The Montbarey Memorial
Brest provided the Memorial Association with the fort to create a museum telling the history of the Finistère during the Second World War.
The National Botanical Reserve Of Brest (conservatoire Botanique National De Brest)
Around 1,700 endangered species of plant are grown and cultivated in the reserve’s greenhouses.
Recouvrance, Lambézellec, Saint-marc And Saint-pierre Quilbignon
Four pretty suburbs of Brest that offer open areas for relaxing walks, along with fine restaurants. Ideal for short excursions.
