Top Things to do in Finistere
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Finistere, Brittany
Discover the best top things to do in Finistere, France including Pointe de Pen-Hir, Pointe de Saint-Hernot, Odet River, Cathedrale Saint-Corentin, Viaduct, Foret de Huelgoat, Jardin du Conservatoire Botanique National de Brest, La Route des Fortifications, Parc de la Penfeld, Centre Historique de Pont-Aven.
Restaurants in Finistere
1. Pointe de Pen-Hir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 929 reviews
Reviewed By JurgenB435 - Brussels, Belgium
One of many beautiful capes or pointes in Bretagne. Very nice late at night, when you can be all alone, when there is still just enough light to enjoy it
2. Pointe de Saint-Hernot
3. Odet River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
One of two rivers that flow through the city of Quimper.
Reviewed By JeffTheChairman - Exeter, United Kingdom
Whilst visiting the Old Town of Quimper we discovered the beautiful Oder River and enjoyed a relaxing stroll along her meandering river banks A fantastic way to enjoy a beautiful City
4. Cathedrale Saint-Corentin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,282 reviews
This medieval Gothic cathedral is perhaps the city's most prominent architectural landmark.
Reviewed By Morvoren - Truro, United Kingdom
This cathedral is quite rightly a National Monument. Admission is free. The Gothic architecture is amazing outside and in. The interior is light and spacious and the ambiance is relaxed. It is worth doing a little research before your visit to get the most out of it, especially if you don't speak French.
5. Viaduct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By 842JonathanL - Wisbech, United Kingdom
Went to Morlaix twice during our recent stay in Carantec. Such a beautiful town with lovely shops and restaurants. What grabs your attention though, right from the moment you look around is the viaduct. Built in just 2 years (1861-1863) the top part is still used as a train line and the bottom is a pedestrian walkway which strides over the town. The steps are a bit of an effort but totally worth it and has to be done. Each archway has its own spotlight and I just wished I could've seen how they lit it up at night as I'm sure it would've been breathtaking. There is a lovely information board in the middle looking over the town centre with a lovely view at the Hotel de Ville opposite (another gorgeous building). There is even a little part of it giving you the details in English for those who's French isn't what it should be lol. If there are any drawbacks they are few. The side that I scaled the steps of there was no access for our pushchair meaning it had to stay at the bottom while we made the slow climb with 2 small children (who actually really enjoyed the steps and are still young enough to see steps as fun, rather than the soul-crushing pathway to misery they truly are!). The other drawback is that like all these things, the time needed to get everything out of the experience is short, so if you were making a trip especially for the viaduct then prepare for a short stop. On the plus side, Morlaix is truly lovely and well worth spending a diverting afternoon lounging around it's shops and cafe's. In conclusion, while the viaduct itself may not be worth going a long way out of your way for, the town of Morlaix with the viaduct and everything in it, really is!
6. Foret de Huelgoat
7. Jardin du Conservatoire Botanique National de Brest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
8. La Route des Fortifications
9. Parc de la Penfeld
10. Centre Historique de Pont-Aven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 806 reviews
Reviewed By Claire-Alan - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Such a beautiful village. Every step looks like a postal card. We've been amazed by the beauty of it! Elected in 2020 at "number 4 most favorite village of France" by the French (there is a annual competition), and it really deserved it. We walked in the village, bought biscuits at the "Traou Mad" (tastefull things in breton) biscuits shop, went for lunch (lots of choice), went to to the museum, walked again, went to the see the chaptel afterwards at the top of Pont Aven (by car, we were tired), what a great and beautilful day!
