Brest - Essential Information
Airports
Brest Bretagne Airport is situated just a few kilometres from the city centre. A shuttle bus runs between the train station and the airport daily, stopping at Saint-Luc and the Place de la Liberté next to the tourist information office. The Shuttle takes 10 mins to Saint-Luc and 14 min to Place de la Liberté. The first shuttle leaves the train station at 06.00. Adult fare is €4,60 single, €8,40 return children €2,30 single, €4,20 return. Children under four free.
Public transport
A good bus service links all parts of Brest, along with a train service that runs for trips further afield. The main station for both is in the Place due 19eme RI.
Taxi
Taxis are available from outside the airport and the bus and rail station.
Post
Main post office (La Poste)
Pharmacy
Pharmacies are recognised by a large green cross outside the premises and are generally open 9.00 to 13.00 and from around 14.00 - 19.00 daily, except Sunday. Out of hours is on a rota basis displayed at the premises. Telephone 15 (local number) in the event of an emergency.
Dentist
Dentists are generally open 9.00 to 13.00 and from around 14.00 to 19.00 daily, except Sunday. Out of hours is on a rota basis displayed at the premises. Telephone 15 (local number) in the event of an emergency.
Telephone
Country code: +33
Area code: (0)2 98
Electricity
220/240 V AC, 50Hz
