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A proud heritage with a face to the future: Finistère's towns are steeped in legend and history yet ever evolving.

Each town warrants a detour in Finistère, and no fewer than 8 have earned the prestigious label of Petites Cité de Caractère or Ville d’Art et d’Histoire - proof of their heritage and interest.

Whether you love window-shopping, getting lost in winding cobbled streets, bustling through busy markets or finding calm spots for peace and reflection, you'll end up falling in love with these towns.

Brest

Océanopolis, The National Botanical Conservatory and large-scale events all enhance this famous town.

Events in Brest

Brest has a...

Concarneau

A Town of Art and History

Having developed around the fishing industry, Concarneau naturally evolved around the port.Originally built on a little...

Douarnenez

The Sardine Town, famous for its three ports: the old port of Rosmeur, the Port-Rhu and its fishing port.

Stroll around the town...

Guerlesquin

A Town full of Character

Through the centuries, countless markets and fairs made Guerlesquin into a flourishing and prosperous town. Bearing witness...

Le Faou

A town of true character

A town that is peaceful and protected, in a remarkable setting. Pronounced 'le foo', this feudal town had an...

Locronan

Town of the Weavers 

Taking its name from Saint-Ronan...

Morlaix

The town of three hills

Through narrow, picturesque streets, through steep alleyways, and broad pavements, you'll discover the charms of...

Pont-Aven

The Town of Painters

From 1865, a cosmopolitan collection of artists gathered to paint at Pont-Aven. However, it was after 1886 that...

Pont-Croix

 A town full of character

Many artists have set up their easels in and around Pont-Croix, and continue to do so - hardly a surprise as...

Quimper

Capital of French Cornwall, La Cornouaille

Quimper, the capital of the area known as French Cornwall, is an ancient city that has...