Brest is one of those smaller towns in Brittany we don't normally think of visiting for fun from Paris. To be honest it's aestheticallyΒ it's not one of Frances most charming cities because it was destroyed in world war II. But it should not be overlooked! It does hold a lot of history and the people are really friendly - not to mention that you are in close proximity to some of the best beaches in Brittany. 3 and a half hour train ride with SNCF from Paris will have you also passing Re[...]