In which quarter house in Brest?

You're going to Brittany, one of the six Celtic nations? This is in which area you will be staying in Brest, one of the most beautiful cities in the region!

With its 200,000 inhabitants, the metropolis of Brest has become one of the European capitals of the sea. Nicknamed the city of Ponant, its rich and tormented history made it, at all times, a territory open to the world thanks to its large military and commercial port.

Brest, rooted in the Breton culture of 23,000 students, is also an important university city: the Brest Country has several large French schools and a civil and military research centre is located there. While Brest attracts tourists fairly little because of the low presence of historical heritage and its reconstructed city image (it was seriously bombed during the Second World War), its hinterland is, on the other hand, a major tourist attraction – just like the rest of Brittany, a magnificent region that has preserved its landscapes and its coastline of massive urbanization.

So, curious and attracted to this town shared between land and sea? Discover our selection of the best places to sleep during your stay in Brest!

Downtown

The current city centre corresponds in part to the Brest “intramuros” designed by Vauban in 1694. The quadrillage of the original streets, themselves oriented to align with the historical fortifications, was preserved during the reconstruction of the city. Young and lively, with multiple restaurants and breweries, there are many accommodations for those looking to stay in Brest while enjoying the sweet Breton evenings and all the activities proposed by the heart of town.

Four-Moulins

This area, which runs along the sea to the south of the town, has undergone extensive restorations and has been modernised in particular with the arrival of the tram, has several showrooms (especially the famous "Mac-Orlan" and includes several monuments of the historical heritage of Brittany. It will be easy to find a home all year round.

Saint-Marc

Ideally nestled between the marina and the city centre, it is a rather crowded area very well served by public transport (bus and tram) and offers many trendy restaurants, as well as a beach view. Since the rates of the proposed accommodation can be quite high, it is on this sector that the high-end clientele, demanding and appreciating the comfortable accommodations and hotel establishments at its disposal.

Bellevue

The student sector and therefore, noisy-especially the evenings of the weekend-, it’s the “fam neighbourhood”: you go out there, you dance there, and you enjoy the many cultural events (concerts, shows) and the youth of its residents. With its hotels and cheap rentals, Bellevue will be perfect for those looking to sleep in Brest. if sleeping is not the priority!

Saint-Pierre Quilbignon

Charming small bourgeois neighborhood west of Brest, adorned to a military complex, but which has hidden treasures like White House, a small cove with fake Mediterranean calanque airs. Tranquil and family, it will be adapted to a clientele wishing to relax and stay in Brest while enjoying the Breton coastline.

Lambezellec

Where to stay in Brest if you want to relax in the hinterland? A former parish estate, Lambezellec is a neighborhood north of the town that offers large green spaces as well as a flopa of religious monuments, churches and chapels to visit for lovers of historical heritage. In addition, choosing this area to stay in Brest is surprisingly little widespread and the many available rentals are very affordable.