Finistere is the largest county of Britanny and it is also the most exposed to the ocean and the far west into the Atlantic ocean... Land of tradition and culture, people speak 'breton', the local language, mix of celtic, gaelic and old french. It is also the highest point in Britanny with 1.200 feet high at its maximum where you can observe the all peninsula by clear weather...
Quimper : Capital of the Finistere, Quimper is famous for its gothic cathedral and its medieval neighborhood. Pretty city built on the edge of the Odet river... more...
Benodet : One of the most popular sea-resort in south finistere (2.000 people on the winter - 50.000 in the summer) - daily cruises to the Glenan Islands for beaches and diving...
Fouesnant : Ocean resort very trendy, Fouesnant is a nice little city with long white sand beaches....
Pont l'Abbe : Capitale of the Breton culture, people are still wearing the traditionnal costume with the famous high hat in laces for the ladies...
Locronan : 18th century city entirely preserved. you will not see any electric or phone cables and no cars are allowed inside the city : amazing site oftenely used for movies scenes...More...
Le Guilvinec : Fisherman harbor very active. to visit at the sunset when the boats come home with the fresh fishes of the day...
Concarneau : magnificent city surrounded by walls with a large harbor... Lots of artists live in this city...More...
Brest : Administrative capitale of the north Finistere, Brest is also a large navy based commandement center for the atlantic ocean protection...
Lampaul Guimiliau : important religious site on the north coast of Britanny. numerous churches from the 12 to the 16th centuries preserved by the population from destruction...
Guimiliau : an other sites famous for religious monuments...
Roscoff : large harbor on the north coast that connect Britanny to England via ferries connection, several times a day...
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