Brest Weekend Breaks
Weekend Breaks to Brest
Planning a short break to Brest? Check out Travel Library's recommended Top 10 Things To Do in Brest. It's a perfect companion for weekend city breaks to Brest. Once you've been you can add your own tips and suggestions to help other visitors.
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Top 10 Things in Brest on a Short Break
Oceanopolis
The largest open-air aquarium in Europe is located on the seafront. The three different zones are divided into climates. There are hands-on opportunities for the young ones, as well as educational information concerning sea life.
This popular attraction can get crowded, so arrive early to get the best out of it. A half day here will be time well spent.
Sejours golf sur la Cote d'Emeraude
This golf pass enables you to play on the 4 courses in the area which are Carantec, Iroise, Les Abers and the 9 hole Pen-are-Bed. All of the course's are top notch clubs and offer first class facilities. This popular pass is discounted and all players from the beginner to low handicap players will enjoy the many challenges.
For more information go to www.brittany-best-breaks.com/gb/golf/2004/legend_abers
Le Mai des Arts de la Rue
This is the towns festival of the arts in the streets including acting performances, dance mime and many cultural events. This is the 18th year of this popular event that occurs in May. You will enjoy this feast of culture and its worth planning your break for this period.
www.artsdanslarue.com
Armorique Nature Reserve
This well known nature reserve is located on the island of Ushant to the west of the town. This fine reserve can be reached via a ferry from Brest harbour. The nature trails in this 60,000 hectare park are well defined and offer forested walks, mountain scenery and lovely sea views. www.parc-naturel-armorique.fr
Le Musee de la Tour Tanguy
This well known landmark is also called Tanguy Tower. The museum depicts the city of Brest just before the second world war in a series of well constructed dioramas. This is a good one for a rainy day (There are plenty of those here) and will take about an hour. Admission is free of charge.
For information go to: www.brittany.worldweb.com/WesternBrittany/Brest/SightsAttractions/Museums
Musee de la Marine de Brest
Situated in the Chateau de Brest, which is one of the few buildings that survived WWII.
The interesting museum traces the proud maritime history of the area. The building itself is an impressive castle like structure with its 2 round stone towers guarding the entrance.
On perminant show is a fine collection of French seamanship from the earliest times and there are many temporary exhibits always.
For more info : www.musee-marine.fr
Brest Castle
Located in the harbour and one of the most impressive sights of the town. The 15th century castle has seen action right up to the second world war and is in a good condition considering the town was hard hit then. The ramparts offer good harbour views and one can see why it's in such a strategic position. Looks great at night when lit up with the light shimmering off the sea.
Please go visit www.ifrance.com/globule/brest
Brest Canal
A very popular pastime in the area is to hire a boat and explore the canals that criss cross Brittany from here. The whole canal is 360 kms long and has 237 locks, so there is plenty to do and see messing about on these waterways. There are lots of interesting little villages on the banks and it's a beautiful area for a break even if you don't have a boat, there are walking and cycling tracks beside the water.
Please go to home.zonnet.nl/Mouringh.Marga/NantesBrest
Ibis Hotel
Siam Street 13, this hotel is centrally situated for all the towns sights. The rooms are comfortably furnished and all have en-suite facilities. The lounge is cosy with plenty of reading material. The well stocked bar is a good place to meet the locals. A popular night club is located in the hotel in which to dance the night away.
For details visit www.pts.worldres.com
Amour de Pomme de Terre
At 23, derriere les Halles St. Louis, Brest. This restaurant which means lover of potatoes is very unique inasmuch as all the items on the menu are related to potatoes.
So if you like your spuds come here for mashed, in the chip form, boiled, baked, in fact they will demonstrate just how much variety there is in the humble potatoe.
For extra details go to brittany.angloinfo.com
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