3 days to discover Brest and the surrounding area

The route starts in Brest. Start by taking France's first urban cable car, which opened at the end of 2016. In just a few minutes, you'll be overlooking the naval base and crossing the River Penfeld, which bisects the city. The cable car takes you to the Ateliers des Capucins. This vast 25,000 m2 complex is located on a former industrial site. Open since 2016, this is Europe's largest covered space and a cultural mine where you can enjoy a futuristic museum, VR activities, a cinema, art exhibitions...

We then move away from the centre of Brest to discover its little pearl at the end: Pointe Saint-Mathieu. The journey to Pointe Saint-Mathieu takes around 40 minutes.

Saint-Mathieu Point

What to see? The Saint-Mathieu lighthouse and its abbey: a must-see and an emblematic figure often used in the media, the Saint-Mathieu lighthouse stands proudly at 37 metres high. Anchored on the headland of the same name as the lighthouse, it is located in the commune of Plougonvelin (in the far west of Brittany) and is the stuff of dreams for all visitors. The coastline is wild and rugged, with steep cliffs and an ancient abbey dating back to the 11th century. You can visit the lighthouse and abbey (now a museum dedicated to missing sailors) every day except Tuesday.

As for the lighthouse, you'll need to climb the 163 steps (and a ladder at the end of the route - acrophobics beware!) for a great view of the entire coastline, the abbey and the semaphore. After visiting the museum and the lighthouse, it's time to take a walk around the site. The coastal path gives you a bird's eye view of these monuments and the Breton seaside. A magnificent sight!

Journey time: Brest to Morlaix, 40 minutes by car

"If they bite you, bite them" is the famous and rather original motto of Morlaix. This phrase is a reminder of the English incursions in centuries gone by. Its geographical position has long been a favourite haunt of people from across the Channel. Remnants of these assault periods, such as the Fort du Taureau, can be found on site. The town's charming residences, religious buildings, lantern-lit houses and boutiques are also well worth a visit.

Ideas for visits and some addresses:

• L'espace des sciences: open all year round, this centre promotes scientific and industrial culture in the town. It is housed in a former tobacco factory. Many events take place here, including meetings between members of the public and scientists, conferences and school activities.

• La Maison Le Goff: this ethical and environmentally-friendly biscuit factory produces the famous Breton biscuits that are famous throughout France. You'll love their cookies, savoury aperitif biscuits and nutritious biscuits. In short, an address not to be missed!

• La maison Pénanault: a testament to Morlaix's past, this shale and granite manor houses an interactive exhibition, a beautiful timber frame that can only be seen during a guided tour, and the tourist office. Tours are available all year round (admission €4).

Nicknamed the "Blue City", Concarneau is typically Breton, with its fishing and yachting harbours, old buildings, remains of fortifications, coastal paths, beaches and coves...

Ideas for visits and a few addresses:

• The walled town: the historic centre of Concarneau, it has attracted thousands of tourists from all over the world for many years. The town's landmark is its belfry, dating from 1906, and the Governor's House. A temporary exhibition room from the Maison du Patrimoine has been on display here since 2005.

• The fishing museum: this museum tells the story of local maritime traditions, fishing techniques and fish preservation. The highlight is its immersive room where you can experience the world of fishing. Children can celebrate their birthday at the museum.

• The Conserverie Courtin: this cannery is one of the oldest in Brittany and an integral part of the town's gastronomic heritage. Inside, you'll find a small museum and an area where you can sample a delicious scallop confit or salmon soup, for example.

• Château de Kériolet: just a stone's throw from the Ville Close, on the heights of the town, this castle dates back to the 13th century and is an architectural gem. For the time being, the château is only open to group visits until May 2023, when it will open its doors to individual guided tours from June 2023.

• Le Chantier restaurant: here, lovers of local fish and seafood will be delighted. The menu also offers tapas evenings and meat dishes. And don't forget the beautiful view over the harbour and the Ville Close.