Discover Brest by Hire Car
The French city of Brest in Brittany is a port city with a population of around 150,000.
The city is home to a university and several technical colleges and institutes.
It is located directly on an inland bay of the Atlantic Ocean, at the mouth of the Penfeld River. Brest has a long tradition as a naval port, and today the city is still an important trading port and naval base.
Sights in Brest
The city has a lot to offer visitors. A beautiful view over the port complex can be seen from the Chateau, a fortress overlooking the estuary. In the same building there is also a museum that deals with the history of the port and the navy. Especially suitable for families is Océanopolis, an adventure park on the theme of the oceans.
In numerous marine aquariums and a museum, visitors learn all about the Breton coast and the native animal and plant species. The remains of the medieval fortresses are also impressive.
Festivals in Brest
Brest regularly hosts festivals, such as the European Short Film Festival, which attracts many international visitors to the city in autumn. In addition, the city is the turning point of the bicycle race Paris – Brest.
With a hire car you can discover the city and the surrounding area flexibly and independently.
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