The French city of Brest can be called without exaggeration the main sea gate of Brittany and probably all of France. People in this region have long lived by the sea, therefore it is not surprising that in Brest there is a special indescribable atmosphere of the port city, perhaps somewhere harsh and not ceremonial, but absolutely real and having its own face.
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How to get here
The distance from Paris to Brest is about 600 kilometers, the journey by car will take no more than 5, 5 hours (trails A11 and N12). An internal flight from the capital of France will take about an hour. You can take advantage of the railway, especially on a fast train.
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The paragraph of history
The first mention of the city of Brest is still to the era of the Roman Empire. It is for certain known that the first fortification appeared here under the francs. The castle is completed and strengthened, since the 11th century, the rulers of these lands - the dukes of Brittany. For a long time Brest, like the whole of Brittany, were independent of France, and developed separately from each other. The city, and the entire region, has a complicated and intricate history of relations with its neighbors - England and France.
Brest gets a special value in the seventeenth century, because the notorious Cardinal Richelieu, in view of a successful strategic location, orders to build a shipyard here and build the fortifications . The first shipyard was built of wood and subsequently replaced by a stone one, and the fortifications of the harbor become truly impregnable . In 1694, "sworn friends" the English tried to capture the city, but the attack was repulsed . The heavy fate fell to Brest during the Second World War - the city was used as a base for Emetsk submarines, which entailed the constant bombardment .
Climate of Brest
As in the entire peninsula of Brittany, the weather in Brest is warm and humid, due to the warm current of the Gulf Stream that is washing the coast. The western wind, blowing from the Atlantic, brings humidity, which creates a pleasant coolness in the summer, and in winter, on the contrary, it is warm. Despite the fact that for Brittany snow is very rare in winter, spring is quite cool here, as well as autumn.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Brest
Brest is a real port city, so it's no surprise that its main attractions are concentrated in the port . First of all, it is certainly the mighty and majestic Brest Castle . Its power and monumentality makes an indelible impression . The castle is built on the It was rebuilt more than once in its history, withstood more than one siege, but nevertheless perfectly preserved to the present day . Today it is a huge building with seven towers and a thick one E-walled .
There is another attraction not far from the castle, which it will be insulting to miss. This is a lift bridge built here in 1861. The bridge was erected near the mouth of the Panfel River, thrown across the sea sleeve, which serves as a gateway to the ships entering the harbor. It is considered one of the largest lifting bridges in the whole of Europe: its length is 257 meters. The famous majestic tower of Tangi, in which the museum is now located, is also famous.
There are many churches in the city besides the listed interesting places, built in different styles and related to different historical epochs. It will also be pleasant to walk along the streets and boulevards of the city and look at the buildings of the town hall, the stock exchange and the sea prefecture.
Brest Museums
It is worth visiting the Old Brest Museum, as well as the Memorial Museum located in Montbari Fort, the Brest Museum of Fine Arts, the aquarium and the most interesting marine center "Oceanopolis", which deserves special attention.
"Oceanopolis" is located in an unusual building, reminiscent of the shape of the crab, which immediately leads to the thought of the inhabitants of the sea. Actually it is this museum that is dedicated to. The space of the center is divided into three zones corresponding to climatic zones. Here you can get acquainted with the fauna of tropical, temperate and polar waters
Abbey in Daula
It is worth visiting and the ancient abbey in Daula, founded in 1167 by the Augustinian. This is the only surviving monastery in the Romanesque style in all of Brittany. Now on the territory of the abbey there is a garden of medicinal plants, modeled on ancient monastic gardens. The abbey is located about 20 kilometers from Brest.
Active rest
Not far from Brest, there are many sandy beaches, framed by beautiful cliffs. The coastline in the Brest area is generally very beautiful, and lovers of outdoor activities will certainly enjoy walking or cycling along the paths laid here. In the city there is an opportunity to rent a yacht, and just swim or go fishing. And in Brest many festivals and colorful celebrations are held.