The most beautiful viewpoints in Brest and the surrounding area
Less than 20 minutes from the hotel
Discover five not-to-be-missed spots to enjoy the most beautiful panoramas of Brest and the surrounding area. You're in for a real treat!
A photogenic spot par excellence, the Pointe du Petit Minou and its red-topped lighthouse jut out into the sea, offering 180° views. It's even possible to climb to the top of the lighthouse for an even more exceptional panorama (times available from the tourist office).
📍 Address: Plouzané
This botanical garden in the heart of Brest pays tribute to the explorers of the 18th century. In addition to the wealth of plants from the four corners of the world, the Jardin des Explorateurs boasts a belvedere offering a magnificent view of Brest harbour.
📍 Address: 3 rue de la Pointe, Brest
This viewpoint has to be earned, as you'll have to climb for around 15 minutes to reach the top of the Rocher de l'Impératrice, 35m high. But you won't be disappointed: the panorama stretches from Brest harbour to the Elorn river. For the record, Empress Eugenie (wife of Napoleon III), is said to have lost a ring here, hence the name of the site.
📍 Address: 353 route du Rocher de l'Impératrice, Plougastel-Daoulas
This urban cable car is the first of its kind in France! It links the two banks of the Penfeld river. The journey takes three minutes and gives you a unique view of Brest harbour and the city.
📍 Address: 353 route du Rocher de l'Impératrice, Plougastel-Daoulas
💶 Special cable car ticket: €2.20 return ticket
Linking the Plougastel peninsula to Le Releck-Kerhuon, the Albert Louppe bridge is like a balcony over the Brest harbour. At 88m long, it is a favourite with locals and visitors alike, who come here to take their best shots of the harbour, the river Elorn and the Moulin-Blanc marina. Tip: go there at sunset!
📍 Address: Plougastel
Ideally located 10 minutes from Brest city centre and close to the train station and airport, our recently renovated 4-star hotel offers 79 sober, uncluttered rooms. Some have a terrace or round bed!
We invite you to enjoy a relaxing stay in a contemporary setting. Take advantage of our wellness area with :
Discover five not-to-be-missed spots to enjoy the most beautiful panoramas of Brest and the surrounding area. You're in for a real treat!
Top 5 of the most beautiful viewpoints in Brest and the surrounding area
The Pointe du Petit Minou
A photogenic spot par excellence, the Pointe du Petit Minou and its red-topped lighthouse jut out into the sea, offering 180° views. It's even possible to climb to the top of the lighthouse for an even more exceptional panorama (times available from the tourist office).
📍 Address: Plouzané
The Explorers' Garden
This botanical garden in the heart of Brest pays tribute to the explorers of the 18th century. In addition to the wealth of plants from the four corners of the world, the Jardin des Explorateurs boasts a belvedere offering a magnificent view of Brest harbour.
📍 Address: 3 rue de la Pointe, Brest
The Rocher de l'Impératrice
This viewpoint has to be earned, as you'll have to climb for around 15 minutes to reach the top of the Rocher de l'Impératrice, 35m high. But you won't be disappointed: the panorama stretches from Brest harbour to the Elorn river. For the record, Empress Eugenie (wife of Napoleon III), is said to have lost a ring here, hence the name of the site.
📍 Address: 353 route du Rocher de l'Impératrice, Plougastel-Daoulas
The Brest cable car
This urban cable car is the first of its kind in France! It links the two banks of the Penfeld river. The journey takes three minutes and gives you a unique view of Brest harbour and the city.
📍 Address: 353 route du Rocher de l'Impératrice, Plougastel-Daoulas
💶 Special cable car ticket: €2.20 return ticket
Albert Loupperel Bridge
Linking the Plougastel peninsula to Le Releck-Kerhuon, the Albert Louppe bridge is like a balcony over the Brest harbour. At 88m long, it is a favourite with locals and visitors alike, who come here to take their best shots of the harbour, the river Elorn and the Moulin-Blanc marina. Tip: go there at sunset!
📍 Address: Plougastel
Your hotel-spa on the outskirts of Brest
Ideally located 10 minutes from Brest city centre and close to the train station and airport, our recently renovated 4-star hotel offers 79 sober, uncluttered rooms. Some have a terrace or round bed!
We invite you to enjoy a relaxing stay in a contemporary setting. Take advantage of our wellness area with :
- An indoor swimming pool heated to 28°C
- Hammam and sauna
- Balneotherapy
- A fitness area
