Brest: See its roadstead

See its roadstead, harbour and ocean discovery park, Océanopolis - France's second biggest military port, protected by its roadstead, Brest is located… Brest is a port city in Brittany, in northwestern France divided by the Penfeld river. It is famous for its rich maritime history and naval base. At the entrance of the Penfeld, overlooking the harbor is the National Naval Museum, enclosed in the medieval Château de Brest. Across the river stands Tour Tanguy, a medieval tower and to the northeast are the National Botanical Conservatory and the Océanopolis aquarium. Although most of the city was destroyed in the II world war, the military ... Brest is located amidst a dramatic landscape near the entrance of the natural rade de Brest (Brest roadstead), at the west end of Brittany. It is situated to the north of a magnificent landlocked bay, and occupies the slopes of two hills divided by the river Penfeld. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a closer look at the region. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. National Maritime Museum.