Brest

Why Visit Brest? # The smell of salt spray and roasted buckwheat flour drifts off the harbor, signaling arrival at the edge of the European continent. Located at the very tip of Brittany in northwestern France , this city faces the Atlantic Ocean with a rugged, maritime confidence that sets it apart from the fairy-tale châteaux regions further south. Most American travelers bypass this corner of France, heading instead for Paris or the Mediterranean coast, which means a trip here offers an authentic glimpse into everyday French coastal life without the overwhelming tourist crowds.