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Brest's rich maritime history and modern attractions are waiting to be explored. Discover cultural treasures, natural beauty, and naval adventures in this unique French coastal city where past meets present. 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. 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 a port city in western France located on two hills divided by the Penfeld River.
