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A person in a red jacket holding a pink book, standing on a grassy area with a bridge and coastal view in the background. 1
A group of people walking on a path with a coastal view in the background. 2
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and skylights, featuring a central kiosk labeled 'LA FRANCAIE CITROVENE ET POETIQUE'. 3
A large public square with a modern building, potted plants, and a few people walking. 4
A cable car suspended between two towers, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and construction cranes. 5
By Brest Walking Tours

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Overview

  • Brest, France's westernmost city, is wildly different from what you would expect to see in a French city. Vastly destroyed during the war, it takes pride in its special position at the “end of the land” and its lively, quirky people. During this 2 hour tour, we'll go find the culture and the hidden gems that make our city so special.

    From the Town Hall Plaza to the urban cable cars, we'll be walking through Brest's culture, past and present. We'll learn about its architecture and history, and get a nice introduction to the culture and history of Brittany.

    It will depart at 10.30am from the Multiplexe Liberté, which is a cinema on the main square (tram stop: Liberté). If you are coming from a cruise, you'll be dropped right in front of the square, the cinema is the rusty looking building on the right. I will be the girl with the little hulahoops on my back!

Activity location

  • Jardin des Explorateurs
    • 3 rue de la Pointe
    • 29200, Brest, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Multiplexe Liberté
    • 10 Avenue Georges Clemenceau
    • 29200, Brest, Bretagne, France

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English and French guides
  • Exclusions
    Ticket for the ride back on the Cable cars
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drink

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for people who have difficulties standing and walking for a couple of hours, we'll be walking less than 3 km over 2 hours, at a leisurely pace.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Rue de Siam (Pass by)

Brest’s shopping quarters, it is named after a Siamese delegation (modern day Thailand) that passed by in 1686, that left the onlookers durably amazed.

National Maritime Museum (Pass by)

Brest Castle. From the Roman castellum to Vauban's citadel, its history spans over 1700 years. It is to this day still a military fortress at a highly strategic location, and hosts the National Museum of Navy.

Jardin des Explorateurs

  • 10m
A cute botanical garden with an incredible view over the Castle and the bay. It was made to honour the explorers that left from the port of Brest in the 18th century, and came back carrying plants and seeds from faraway islands. A century later, in 1975, Brest Botanical Conservatory opened, becoming the first-ever to vow to protect endangered species in the world.

Tour de la Motte Tanguy (Pass by)

This tower is a souvenir of the 100 years war, some 8 centuries ago, and also the museum of the city of Brest. There you can see dioramas of what Brest was before.

Rue Saint-Malo (Pass by)

Brest's treasured remains of what the city was before World War II, this street was saved by a brave lady and the association Vivre la Rue. A time capsule at the feet of the Capucins.

Les Ateliers des Capucins

  • 20m
Looking at this enormous former military building, that is now Brest's newest arts and culture hub, we'll understand how Brest is turning its eyes towards the future while never forgetting what's made her so unique.

Téléphérique De Brest

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Brest's flashiest new addition: a cable car system to tie together the two historic parts of Brest: Brest-même and Recouvrance. We'll use it to return to the city or take the tram if there is an issue with the cable cars (it happens).

Location

Activity location

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    Jardin des Explorateurs
    • 3 rue de la Pointe
    • 29200, Brest, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Multiplexe Liberté
    • 10 Avenue Georges Clemenceau
    • 29200, Brest, Bretagne, France

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