Fort Saint-Pierre, known as Montbarey, was built at the request of King Louis XVI. Used by the Germans during the Second World War, it is nowadays a museum dedicated to the history of Finistère during this conflict. Fort Montbarey in the 18th century Built between 1777 and 1884, this fortified structure could house 500 to …
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Brestcurrent sub-prefecture of the department of Finistère, is renowned for its port infrastructure, while it is also one of the largest cities in Brittany. Every year, it welcomes nearly 15,000 students and several thousand tourists from France and other European countries. Very welcoming and facing the world due to its geographical location, it has a …
The Portuguese capital has been on a roll lately! European city, capital of culture and meeting places of multiple Mediterranean and Eastern influences, Lisbon conceals hidden treasures to disorient the tourist in search of exoticism. A few hours by plane from Paris and for a reasonable budget, the city of Portugal also has other assets …
Formerly known as Ceylon, Sri Lanka is a colorful island located near the Indian mainland. Spicy and colorful, it is an essential stopover for travelers attracted by its mystical and spiritual side. Sri Lanka is also known for its fauna and flora as well as for its magnificent fine sandy beaches. But before leaving and …
This small island surrounded by the Indian Ocean and located south of India has everything to make you dream. Its tropical climate, its coconut palms and its beaches make Sri Lanka a privileged vacation spot for lovers of idleness, surfing and other water sports. The ancient kingdom of Ceylon, famous for its tea, is attracting …
Dubai is one of the cities of the Arab Emirates. Very extensive, it is made up of different districts, from the oldest to the most recent. Renowned as the shopping capital of the world, it has many other attractions. The 9 tips for visiting Dubai Old Dubai The Gold and Jewelery Souk as well as …
The city of Brest is the capital of Finistère and the second military port in France. As it is a big city, the campsites are not directly in Brest but in the surrounding area. To help you in your search, here is a selection of the 5 best portico campsites in Brest. Goulet campsite Among …
Destroyed by the bombs of the Second World War, the Brest Museum of Fine Arts was rebuilt before being reopened in 1964. The works of art presented are 250 in number, and they are mainly old French and Italian works. However, this does not exclude the presence of many modern artists as well as some …
Before the cronut, there was another round, wheel-shaped pastry filled with almond and hazelnut buttercream. But is the Paris-Brest a kind of gourmet donut? No way ! the French would respond. In this month’s Beyond Brioche, hop on your bike and experience classic Paris-Brest patisserie. The history of Paris Brest: At the end of the …
When we think of Cuba, we think of Havana, the mythical capital of this Caribbean island. We also think of the historical aspect of the country, its culture, its music and the cars that seem to come straight out of a time machine.But in Cuba, there are also sumptuous beaches. Here are the ones we …