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
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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
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When you hear about Rome, you can already see yourself pacing its streets on a romantic Vespa scooter, you will stop to eat an Italian ice cream after tasting a pasta dish along the Tiber… Rome makes you dream? So why not leave for 4 days to visit the Eternal City? Going to Rome: practical
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Visit Brest and its surroundings from its airport! Ahhh… Brest and its surroundings, its nature, its symbolic lighthouses, its rich heritage, and its splendid islands. This place certainly evokes a feeling of freedom, but also a trip to the past thanks to its countless vestiges. Indeed, the activities are not lacking: a real pleasure for
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The Airports Council World (ACI World) establishes each year the list of the busiest airports. The latest list available is based on the number of passengers in 2017… No European airport is included! London’s Heathrow airport (seventh in the ranking) and Paris’ Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport (tenth in the rankings) are indeed left behind by
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The Primary Health Insurance Funds, in Brest, are divided into two distinct poles. The main buildings are located at 1, rue de Savoie. The second is a building located in the city center, it is a reception annex for people who would have trouble getting to the first address. It is located Square Marc-Sangnier. The
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Brest is one of the Breton towns with its feet in the water. It is known for its past and its important maritime present: the port is the second largest military port in France. This is where the last aircraft carrier in service in France was built: the Charles de Gaulle. This is also where
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Rare building preserved from the bombardments of the Second World War, it is no exaggeration to qualify the National Museum of the Navy of Brest as one of the architectural jewels of North Finistère. Embark on a visit to a medieval fortress recounting Finistère’s maritime and military past, also including access to the ramparts overlooking
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The city of Brest is very accessible, with 28 international connections, 11 daily flights to Paris, 8 TGVs from Brest to Paris per day and toll-free motorways. We could compare this city to a regional metropolis and it fully deserves this title. To get there by car, nothing could be simpler. Where is Brest located?