Le 70.8, un musée pour l'océan., Maritime science museum at Ateliers des Capucins, Brest, France.
The museum features three thematic pavilions exploring ocean observation, marine resources, and maritime transportation through interactive displays and scientific exhibits.
Located in former military barracks transformed into a cultural hub, Le 70.8 opened in 2020 to educate visitors about maritime innovations and ocean preservation.
The exhibition space presents Napoleon's imperial canoe and demonstrates the connection between Brittany's maritime heritage and modern ocean sciences.
The museum welcomes visitors every day from 11:00 to 18:00, with admission prices of 9 euros for adults and 4 euros for children aged 3 to 13.
An animated floor simulates Brittany's beaches, allowing visitors to observe virtual marine life beneath their feet while walking through the exhibition space.
Location: Brest
Address: 27 Rue de Pontaniou, 29200 Brest, France 29200 Brest 29200 Brest
Opening Hours: Lunes 11:00-18:00; Martes 11:00-17:00; Miércoles-Domingo 11:00-18:00
Phone: +33229008495
Website: https://70point8.com
GPS coordinates: 48.38998,-4.49865
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:15
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.
Brest cableway
583 m
La Consulaire
511 m
Ateliers du Plateau des Capucins
82 m
Église Saint-Louis de Brest
599 m
Pont de l'Harteloire
314 m
Jardin botanique de l'Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Clermont-Tonnerre
410 m
Piscine de Recouvrance
497 m
Bust of Kosa Pan
603 m
Monument commémoratif, canon du bâtiment de ligne Richelieu
590 m
Pont transbordeur de Brest
288 m
Tour de l'horloge
520 m
Pont Tréhouart
326 m
Former town hall of Brest
595 m
Viaduc de la grue revolver du port militaire de Brest
83 m
Bâtiment aux Lions
162 m
Téléphérique C : Ateliers → Jean Moulin
379 m
Porte Tourville
595 m
Grande grue électrique
453 m
Fontaine de Keravel
508 m
Monument aux victimes de l'amiante
434 m
Caserne Fautras
517 m
Grande grue
457 m
Maison Bruslé
310 m
Caserne du quartier de la Marine
514 m
Péristyle de la caserne Fautras
455 m
Square de Bazeilles
444 m
Fontaine rue Saint-Malo
204 m
Rue Saint-Malo
174 mReviews
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