Welcome to Brest in Brittany, northwest France
Brest: ready to welcome everyone Marina, Aida Bella, Prinsendam, Ventura, Queen Mary II and more
Brest: offering all cruise companies a true taste of France
Cruises enjoy a warm welcome in Brest Brittany Free tasting of local strawberries or Breton biscuits on arrival Live music from a traditional folk band Passengers are welcomed by our Tourist Office staff On the quayside, visitors can discover Breton crêpes and cider, clothing boutiques, French chocolates and more
Professional shuttle bus service (3 stops in the city center)
Mobile and temporary services for luggage and security control An international airport just 15 minutes from the port Experience with small ships such as Club Med
Brest Airport Capacity: 1.4 million passengers a year 9 boarding gates, 2 jet bridges 2,700 parking spaces
A MODERN TERMINAL 20,000m² over three levels, offering a panoramic view Boutiques, bar and dining options A business center including meeting rooms and offices to rent Over 1 million passengers every year
REGULAR SCHEDULED FLIGHTS FROM BREST
Popular tourist destinations in easy reach of Brest:
In Brest Our National Marine Museum houses an impressive collection of model boats, paintings and exhibitions. Océanopolis Aquarium half-day or whole day visit Europe s biggest open-air aquarium is right here! Its three sites include tropical fish, seals, sharks, jellyfish and a fascinating display of underwater worlds.
Quimper Half-day or whole day Quimper is our historic capital city. It offers cobbled streets, medieval townhouses, museums, art galleries and a fabulous cathedral dating back to 1239, all built alongside the River Odet.
Natural Beauties Les Abers half-day or whole day The Abers are the fjords of Brittany. In this unique landscape, the movements of fresh and salt water have sculpted unforgettable landscapes.
The Armorique Regional Nature Park Half-day or whole day Extending over 425,000 acres, this stunning unspoilt site is a haven for nature-lovers and offers great photo opportunities! The Molène Archipelago & Ouessant Island are classed as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO
Traditional Brittany Locronan Half-day or whole day One of the most beautiful villages in France, unchanged for centuries. Several movies have been filmed here.
Flamboyant parish churches Half-day or whole day These extraordinary churches are only found in Brittany. Villages such as St Thégonnec expressed their faith through elaborate architecture including triumphal arches, stone crosses and sculptures.
Brittany s castles Château de Trevarez Half-day or whole day Seriously damaged during WWII by allied air bombings & restored today, this castle offers an exquisite example of Breton architecture. Château de Kerjean Half-day This fortified manor is considered as one of our best examples of 16th-century architecture.
Port & berths / technical conditions Latitude: 48 24 N Longitude: 04 30 W Cruising Season: all year round Berths: Berthing location: Brest port Distance from berths to city center: 1.5 km Berths suitable for cruise ships: 5 Names of berth(s): Malbert Quay, 3rd Eperon, 5 East, Ro.Ro. Quay, QR4 Max. length: 600 m Max. draught: 11m alongside berth Max. air draught: no restriction Services (through your port agent) Bunkering: yes Garbage disposal: yes Water: yes Provisions: yes Banking at terminal: on board - on request On or near the Quay Tourist information: yes (on board) Exchange facilities: yes (on board) Free WIFI: yes Shops: yes Restaurant/bar: yes Shuttle service: yes Taxis: yes Post office: yes
Welcome to Brest in Brittany, northwest France Marine Lucas, Cruise Manager BREST PORT 1 place du 19ème RI - CS 63825 - BREST CEDEX 2 Tél : +33 (0)2.98.00.38.00 Fax : +33 (0)2.98.00.39.01 Email: marine.lucas@bretagne-ouest.cci.bzh Website: www.cruiseeurope.com/port/brest