Sightseeing in Brest - what to see. Complete travel guide

In case you want to learn more about the pre-war history of this city, you should visit the old Castle that is now used as a museum. Also don’t forget to climb up the Tanguy tower and see magnificent views of the city and its suburbs. Another place of interest is the Oceanopolis Center located in the eastern part of Brest. The center is divided into three large pavilions devoted to polar, moderate and tropical zones of ocean. Visitors can see over 40 aquariums with different animals found in the World Ocean. The Centre Atlantique de la Photographie is one of the largest art centers in the country. The square of this gallery exceeds 400 sq. m and each day around 10 exhibitions are conducted here.
The first thing to do when arriving in Brest is, of course, to visit the port. It's really worth it — to see sun-drenched ships on the calm water surface, which instills serenity in the …
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1. Local people have great respect for foreign tourists who speak their native language. Tourists who do not speak French are recommended to take a phrasal book to their trip. This way it …
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One of the most beautiful architectural monuments of Brest is the House Fontana. It was constructed at a turn of 17 - 18 centuries and today it is among the oldest houses of the city, to the unusual name the house is obliged to the ancient fountain which was constructed near it in 1760. Initially this magnificent house was under construction for the local priest, and after belonged to one of talented sculptors - Iva Kohl. He independently was engaged in internal registration of the house, many unique elements of an interior remained up to the present. Today the ancient house is converted in the cultural center, poetic evenings and art exhibitions often take place in it.


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City tours, excursions and tickets in Brest and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Brest
♥ Shopping area ' Rue de Siam' Brest, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rue de Siam' Brest, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Brest
♥ Castle 'Château de Brest' Finistère, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Bertheaume' Finistère, 17.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Trémazan' Finistère, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Kérouzéré' Finistère, 43 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Rustéphan' Finistère, 71.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Brest' Finistère, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Bertheaume' Finistère, 17.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Trémazan' Finistère, 23.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Kérouzéré' Finistère, 43 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Rustéphan' Finistère, 71.3 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Brest
♥ Marine National Park 'Port Launay' , 25.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Marine National Park 'Port Launay' , 25.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Brest from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Lighthouse La Jument
From the series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
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Distance from Brest center - 46.9 km.
Just at this moment, the world-famous photograph was there. He made some incredible shots which made the lighthouse "La Jument" a famous landmark. The lightkeeper worked in the tower till 1991, then the lighting system was automatized. Today tourists like this lighthouse and get there by boat in a good weather. People who want to repeat the photograph's heroic act choose the excursion by the helicopter and try to make extraordinary photos of the world known lighthouse. …
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Le Phare de Kereon
From the series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
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Distance from Brest center - 40.2 km.
The lighthouse has four furnished rooms and an amazing study. It was provided with the electricity in 1972, however, the light keeper continued to live there for several decades. Nowadays a lot of tourists want to see the inside decoration of one of the most adorable French lighthouses. Excursions for tourists are organized only in warm seasons and in good weather conditions. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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29.05.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

29.05.2023
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