Port de Brest

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Port de Brest, Commercial port in Brest, France

The Port of Brest includes seven agricultural warehouses, a 420-meter quay, and three dry docks for vessel maintenance and repairs.

The port's origins date back to 1631 when Cardinal Richelieu established a military harbor, followed by a commercial port construction in 1859 under Napoleon III.

The port maintains strong connections with maritime industries through specialized facilities for ship repair, cargo handling, and renewable energy development.

The container terminal operates continuously with direct rail and highway connections, enabling efficient worldwide maritime transportation through feedering services.

The port features a dedicated Marine Renewable Energy terminal spanning 40 hectares with a 400-meter quay for wind energy industries.

Location: Brest

Address: 1 Rue de Kiel, 29200 Brest, France 29200 Brest 29200 Brest

Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 08:00-17:00

Phone: +33298462380

Website: https://brest.port.bzh/fr

GPS coordinates: 48.38454,-4.47410

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:31

Discover the tourist sites of Brest

Brest, a port city in Finistère, has an important maritime and military heritage. The city hosts Océanopolis, an ocean discovery center, several museums including the National Maritime Museum, historical fortifications, and cultural spaces like Les Ateliers des Capucins. The military and commercial port structures the city, complemented by natural sites, beaches, and gardens. Post-war reconstruction architecture coexists with preserved elements like Saint-Malo Street and the Tanguy Tower.

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