Brest

Discover Brest and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday in Brittany, let yourself be tempted by Finistère and come and discover the city of Brest and its riches! Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, make the most of your stay in a holiday rental in Brest to discover local know-how, its historical heritage and the activities to do in the heart of the city or nearby. To start your holiday, take the cable car up to the naval base. This is home to the impressive Pont de Recouvrance, once the largest lift bridge on the Old Continent. If you're an art and culture lover, your stay in Brest will be an opportunity to visit the Ateliers des Capucins, the Arsenal's architecturally striking buildings, which host a number of exhibitions. During your stay, take time to discover the collections of the Musée national de la Marine, housed in the heart of Brest Castle. The museum showcases navigational instruments and other items that bear witness to the city's military port. During your holiday, you'll no doubt enjoy meeting the many residents of Océanopolis: the Napoleon fish, the European otter, the zebra shark, the Aurélie jellyfish, etc. You'll have a variety of information resources at your disposal to help you learn all the secrets of these fascinating species that live and reproduce in this huge aquarium. If you opt for a holiday rental around Brest - perhaps with a balcony or a large garden - you should be aware that the surrounding area is no less attractive. We invite you, for example, to explore the wild coastline of the Crozon peninsula and, more widely, to venture into the Armorique Regional Nature Park. So, for a seaside holiday combining heritage and nature, come and discover Brest and the surrounding area! Take advantage of our many approved holiday rentals and enjoy an unforgettable stay with Clévacances. Come and discover the Breton coast and its riches at Brest in Finistère.

Activities to discover near Brest during your holidays

The city of Brest and Finistère will win you over with their landscapes, but also thanks to the diversity of activities on offer at this destination. In fact, there are many sports and leisure activities to enjoy during your stay in Brest. In Brest, water sports are king! Visitors have the privilege of taking part in a variety of disciplines, including the very popular stand-up paddle. On the shore, you can take to the water in a sand yacht, a sport that's easy to learn. If you're as keen on wildlife as you are on historical heritage, a dive on the wreck of the Neven or the Tombant de la Pointe Robert will be memorable. In this city of art and history, you can even try your hand at archery. Whether you spend your day visiting this destination or prefer to work off some energy by taking part in outdoor activities, you won't be averse to a sweet treat at snack time! During your stay, take a seat in one of the crêperies located not far from your rental accommodation in Brest, and you're in for an unforgettable culinary experience. For another rejuvenating activity, we encourage you to visit the beaches of Trez Hir and Kherornou, located 20 and 30 minutes respectively by car from Brest. The first, comfortably equipped, is particularly inclusive with its handiplage label. As for the second, it amazes holidaymakers with its translucent water and the panoramic views it offers over Molène and Ouessant. In the evening, you can treat yourself to a platter of Atlantic seafood and finish your meal with a tasting of Plougastel strawberries, produced just a few minutes from the Cité du Ponant. The city of Brest is sure to appeal to lovers of genuine local gastronomy. In addition to the fine fish provided by the Iroise Marine Park, there are regional delicacies such as kouign-amann and far breton, a flan with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Choose your accommodation from among our many approved offers and set off to discover the riches of Brest and Brittany. For your next holiday in Finistère, come and discover the city of Brest thanks to our many ideally located holiday rentals.