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  • By Toyin on December 8, 2004
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  • Marine Museum - Brest
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    Brest enjoys a wonderful location, on the shores of an enormous bay, with the beauty of inland and coastal Brittany all around it. The city is a centre of commerce, combining the cobbled streets and fortifications of the old port with all the attractions and facilities of the modern city.

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  • Address: Brest Naval Shipyard

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    Beautiful sea side
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  • Updated By Toyin on December 22, 2004
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  • A lady walking her Horse and Dog in St Brieuc. - Brest
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    If you are making Brest by private car, it is interesting to make a stop at St Brieuc. This is a beautiful sea side with an english speaking population. You could see a slightly different culture here, in comparison with Paris. You ll see people in a near traditional Anglo-Saxion way of life..but they still speak French.

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  • Address: You cant miss it..National 12 highway from Paris.
  • Directions: It is about 80 miles to Brest. From Paris, you likely start on A11 as I did, then you link with National 12. About two third of your driving to Brest , you will see St Brieuc.

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    A great day out for old and young kids
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  • Updated By bzh on February 27, 2003
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  • Boats and Océanopolis building - Brest
    Boats and Océanopolis building
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    Océanopolis is not just an aquarium. It is a full blown marine life museum. Divided in three parts, for temperate, polar and tropical climates. Kids can learn all about ocean life while having a lot of fun. Make sure you don't miss the penguin feeding time.

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  • Address: On the Moulin Blanc harbour
  • Directions: If driving, just follow the signs. Otherwise, take bus 7 to "Port de Plaisance" and alight at the "Océanopolis" stop.
  • Website: http://www.oceanopolis.com/

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    Les Alignements de Carnac
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  • Updated By Porteplume on June 9, 2003
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  • Carnac - [own photo] - Brest
    Carnac - [own photo]
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    . Français: Sites mégalithiques: alignements de menhirs, et dolmens et tumulus. Photo: Les alignements de Carnac: Il s'agit de menhirs disposés en lignes à peu près parallèles. (3000 sur Carnac). Les Alignements se composent de trois principaux champs, ils avaient probablement un rôle culturel et religieux La période où l'on a construit ces mégalithes a duré environ de 4500 à 2000 ans avant J-C, c'est la période néolithique. Les dolmens ou tumulus avaient une fonction funéraire et servaient de sépultures collectives ou individuelles. English: The Megaliths were erected during the neolithic period which lasted from 4500 BC until 2000 BC. The two main structures of the megalithic architecture are "Menhirs" and "Dolmens" and "Tumulus". Dolmens and Tumulus were burial structures, they were either collective or individual tumbs. Menhirs: an army of stones There are approximately 3000 menhirs in the Carnac area. The alignments probably had a cultural role and were a place of worship.

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    Visit the harbor of St. Malo...
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  • By Pamela_Peace on September 2, 2002
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    Visit the harbor of St. Malo smell the salty air, eat some mussels and french fries. This intriguing region is like no other in France. It was invaded by Gauls, Celts and Romans. The French did not rule it until 1532. Even today, the area of Brittany retains a language and culture more like the Celtic-based Welsh and Gaelic than the French.

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    If you are near the Normandy...
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  • By Pamela_Peace on September 2, 2002
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    If you are near the Normandy region, you must visit the American Cemetery. It's a most touching experience to see not only sooo many white crosses but the actual beach where D-Day took place. I had students with me here and literally had to drag the boys back to the bus to leave. Before going, watch the movie Saving Private Ryan

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  • Address: Normandy
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    Visit the ancient walled city...
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  • By Pamela_Peace on September 2, 2002
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    Visit the ancient walled city of St. Malo which dates from the 12th century. Take a stroll around the ramparts for a breathtaking view. The center of town is named for the Romantic novelist, Chateaubriand, who was born here in 1768. His tomb, accessible only at low tide, is located on nearby Grand Bé Island.

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    Jugging and walking dogs.
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  • By Toyin on December 22, 2004
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  • St Brieuc -Typical lifestyle. - Brest
    St Brieuc -Typical lifestyle.
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    This is still the town of St Brieuc. You could see the natives exercising in the morning or walking their animals. The temperature this day was about 0°, yet, the people dont miss these activities.

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    Here is a picture of my brother at that beach near the campground. Here you can even see better how clear the water is.

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  • Address: Piriac-sur-Mer

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    Visit the town of PIRIAC-SUR-MER. There is a nice old town heart to see, the sea (Atlantic Ocean)looks beautiful and the restaurants & live theater are great here!

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