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Brest
Since Roman times Brest has been the site of a fortress
town due to its large natural harbour and its difficult access by land
making it very easy to defend. However this fortified position worked
against it during the second world war as Brest was destroyed by allied
bombers in order to prevent it being used by the Germans. This does not
mean that there is nothing of interest for the visitor as certain important
sites have been carefully restored, the castle and the Tanguy tower for
example. The heart of Brest is a good example of post war architecture
and Brest retains a great deal of its charm. The town centre has a Fine
Art Museum and the St Louis building has remarkable stained glass windows.
The visitor may also wish to take in the sights of the commercial port
and the Oceanopolis (a spectacular multi-level aquarium). The local tourist
office organises tours of the town and museums and there are boat trips
to many of the islands around the coast.
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