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Geography - Position and attractions In the northwest of France, Brest stands proudly in the Brittany region. The city is revealed to the north of the Finistère department. It also unfolds on the edge of the Brest harbor. Taking advantage of an exceptional geographical position, at the mouth of the Penfeld river, Brest is home to the second military port in France. It is also the seat of the maritime prefecture of Atlantic. The city owes above all its notoriety to its incredible cultural and architectural heritage. The Tanguy tower testifies to the prestigious past of the city. Built in the 15th century, it contained the museum on the history of Brest. In front of the building is revealed the Château de Brest. The fortress was built to defend the city of foreign invasions. Today, it houses the National Maritime Museum. Culture and gastronomy Every year, Brest is the scene of many festivals. In summer, the quays of the commercial port are in the spotlight. They welcome the Port Thursdays. On the program of this festivity: music, street theater, traditional games and circus arts. During the month of August, the Astropolis Festival was the meeting place for all electronic music lovers. The Film Film Festival is held every November to reveal the talents of tomorrow's cinema. Brest is best known throughout the world to welcome the big international sea celebration, boats and sailors. Every 4 years, this event brings together sailors from around the world. It also allows you to admire different traditional sailboats such as jangadas, Vikings and Yoddlers boats. Your visit to town is also an opportunity to taste the delicious Pompon de Brest. It is a chocolate specialty prepared with salted butter and chocolate. Visit places and on -site activities The ideal to discover the wonders of Brest is to start with its city center. It houses the famous Saint-Martin church. Built in the 19th century, the building was a fine example of the mixture of architecture of neoroman and neogothic style. Near the church stands proudly the center of contemporary art center. Every year, it hosts exhibitions, debates and projections. Then, go to the Recouvrance district a historic district of the city- where the Tanguy tower is revealed. She fascinates for her magnificent neo-Gothic pepper. The building also houses the museum on the history of Brest. It tells the story of the city before 1939. The tower also offers a remarkable view of the Château de Brest, located on the left bank of the Penfeld. By continuing your walk in the neighborhood, the Saint-Sauveur church in Brest hooks looks for its beautiful Pignon facade embellished with a semicircular arc. Inside, the building is embellished by a nine span nave and the statue of Notre-Dame de Recouvrance. To recharge your batteries, the Garden of Explorers is a real haven of peace with its green landscape. It also offers a panoramic view of the port, the harbor of Brest and the castle. Ideal route to discover the city in 4 hours Take advantage of your stopover in Brest to explore some of its emblematic monuments. The Château de Brest is among the essentials. It is only a 10 -minute walk from the port. Built in the 11th century, the fortress aimed to protect the city from foreign invasions. Today, it houses the National Museum of the Navy where you can contemplate a beautiful collection of woodenhead figures. He also exhibits the sculptures of Mars, Neptune and Minerva. A 10-minute walk from the castle, the Museum of Fine Arts presents an important collection of French and Italian paintings. Less than 15 minutes from the museum, the Recouvrance district is worth a small visit. It includes the famous Tanguy tower with its magnificent neo-Gothic pepper. The tower also includes the museum on the history of Brest. It allows you to learn a little more about the history of the city before 1939. The church of the Saint-Sauveur de Recouvrance is also another marvel of Brest. Built in the 18th century, the building was a fine example of Jesuit architecture with its piping facade decorated with a semicircular arc and its nine span naves. The Recouvrance district also contains the Garden of Explorers. It gives a breathtaking view of the Château de Brest, the port and the harbor of Brest.
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