Right at the tip of the rugged Breton peninsula, bite-sized Brest is the ideal destination if you want to get off the beaten track whilst absorbing a mega-dose of authentic French lifestyle. An important marine research centre and lively university town, Brest combines nautical jauntiness and savage natural beauty, with a certain avant garde trendiness (this pretty Brittany town was, after all, the backdrop for cult filmmaker Fassbinder’s 80’s art film Querelle). Add to that rugged, granite cliffs and isolated sandy coves; succulent seafood and traditional Celtic customs; charm-packed dining venues and a plethora of fun nightlife and you’re guaranteed that you won’t get bored in this upbeat Breton town.
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Amour de Pomme de Terre
Amour de Pomme de Terre is a potato-themed restaurant in Brest, with hearty portions and a favourite with locals. A […]
L’Histoire de Chocolat
If you’re a fan of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory or you’ve always wondered what black bee honey, or seaweed- […]
Music · Night Life · Urban
Le Comix
A living legend for locals, this lively bar decorated with images of comic strip characters has just celebrated 22 years […]
Commandant Malbert’s Quay
Far from the more touristy haunts of Brest’s old town, Quai Malbert’s port where the city’s old seadogs gather to […]
Le Potager de Meme
Translating as ‘Grandma’s Garden’, this eco-conscious eatery and delicatessen shop that serves a mouth-watering range of Brestoise specialities created with […]
Culture · Museum · Panoramic · Walk
The Navy Museum
In a city where the sea air and wonderful scenery incite al fresco activities, visitors tend to overlook Le Musée […]