Brest (Brittany) Pop: 155,000

Brest is a naval base and important French port city with sandy beaches, grottos, and granite cliffs.

Yachting, windsurfing, and fishing are popular activities here. Interesting culinary offerings include Traou Mad (butter biscuit), Breton crepe, and Breton cider.

Yachting, windsurfing, and fishing are popular activities here. Interesting culinary offerings include Traou Mad ( butter biscuit), Breton crepe, and Breton cider.

Attractions in Brest

Annual "Festival Europeen du Film Court de Brest" (short films)

Marine Museum

Tour de la Motte-Tanguy-14th century tower containing a museum of local history

European Brest Short Film Festival-annually in November

Grotto Boat Excursions

Lighthouse Museum