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Château de Brest Must-see
The oldest fortress in France still in military use, home to the National Navy Museum.
See on the map →A great naval port set deep in its sheltered roadstead, Brest was entirely rebuilt after the war and cultivates a strong maritime identity, between the ocean and marine sciences. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Brest, places to visit near Brest or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Brest on the interactive mapThe 6 must-see places in Brest
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Océanopolis Must-see
A large ocean-discovery park, with polar, temperate and tropical pavilions.
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The Recouvrance Bridge
The largest vertical-lift bridge in Europe when it was built, linking the two banks of the Penfeld.
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The Tanguy Tower
A medieval tower housing a museum of dioramas retracing the history of the vanished old Brest.
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Les Ateliers des Capucins
A former naval industrial site converted into a cultural venue, linked to the city centre by Europe's largest inclined lift.
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Cours Dajot
A tree-lined promenade overlooking the commercial port, with open views over the roadstead of Brest.
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