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Brest terres océanes

Brest terres océanes

Set out from Europe’s biggest harbour on a journey to discover the islands, the beaches, the cliffs and the nautical activities that add an extra sparkle to this magnificent coastal destination.

Unmissable places

La Pointe Saint-MathieuA former abbey lit up by a lighthouse beam

Near the steep cliffs battered by the sea and winds, a striking lighthouse watches over the ruins of a former abbey. It’s a compelling scene. Pointe Saint-Mathieu feels like...

Landerneau A character town between river and ocean

In the bay of Brest, between the Léon and Cornouaille areas, and between the river and the sea, Landerneau has a remarkable architectural heritage. The jewel in its...

The abers and the lighthouse trail The gentle landscape versus the power of the sea

There’s a sublime quality to the scenery along the Côte des Abers, also called the Côte des Légendes. Here, sea meets untamed coastline and the tides make inroads into the...

Menez Hom A totemic hilltop

Dominating the Bay of Douarnenez, the long-backed Menez-Hom hill was sacred to prehistoric people and inspired Breton legends. Take in the sensational views from the top, over...

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Presqu’île de Plougastel and Daoulas Abbey Protected peninsulas

A handful of very well-protected peninsulas stretch out into the back of the Bay of Brest. Religious men founded abbeys in these privileged locations, such as that at Daoulas....

Hamlet of Meneham Boulders and buildings

Giant dollops of stone give an otherworldly look to the peninsulas around Kerlouan on the north Finistère coast between Roscoff and Brest. While virtually every back garden...

Brest Safe in its harbour, a town that looks to the future

Forget everything you thought you knew about Brest, and come and explore the heart of this naval port, nestled in one of France’s most beautiful natural harbours. On the menu:...

Ushant and the Iroise Islands Go west

The island of Ushant (Ouessant in French), 18 miles (30km) off the coast of Le Conquet, is where you’ll find France’s most westerly point, Pointe de Pern. The island is well...

Camaret-sur-mer and CrozonA range of rocky headlands

The Crozon peninsula, shaped like a gigantic cross in the Iroise sea, sums up the essence of Brittany. The landscape shifts from spectacular cliff scenery to heather-covered...

Valley of the Aulne estuary A foreign fragrance

This peaceful oasis is a delight to discover. The serenity in this small patch of land, which hugs the Aulne River as it meanders out to sea, encourages peaceful meditation....

Le FaouGateway to the Crozon Peninsula

Once a large cabotage port in the bay of Brest, this town with the “Little Town of Character” label is still a stopover town today, as it provides both a majestic...

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Explore the many beautiful sites of the Molène archipelago

Take a catamaran to one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe

In the wake of the first sailors aboard La Recouvrance

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