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Discover Brest, France

Oceanic Aquarium. Medieval Castle.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Brest

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Street of old medieval breton city Dinan, Brittany, France Old medieval town
city of quimper in brittany Cathedral of Saint Corentin of Quimper
Port in Brittany, France. Beautiful French port
Lighthouse "Phare du Petit Minou" at the roadstead of Brest, Finistere, Brittany, France Lighthouse Phare du Petit Minou
Plate of freshly shucked oysters in Brittany, France Freshly shucked oysters

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

View at the Castle of Brest with War Memorial in the streets of Brest - France

Famous For

Known as a military town, Brest also offers plenty of medieval history to take in. Visit the Abers Coast to relive moments from the 5th century.

Delicious scallops with sauce in frying pan and ingredients on dark gray textured table, flat lay

Exquisite Flavors

Be sure to try the creamy local sea scallops and sample in kouign-amann, a buttery, layered pastry unique to this region.

Thin pancakes on a wood plate. Homemade crepes, tasty food. Staple of yeast pancakes, traditional for Russian pancake week (Shrove tide). Thin pancake with crispy crust

Fun Facts

Order like a local and ask for "La Complete," a regional favourite combo of ham, egg and cheese in a buckwheat crepe.

Language

The local language is French. Say hello in French: "Bonjour"

Time Zone

CET (Central Europe Time)
UTC/GMT +1 hour

Currency & Shopping

Euro (EUR)
Shop for handcrafted ceramics and fashion with a nautical flair.

Featured Brest Itineraries

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