Top Things to do in Finistere
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Finistere, Brittany
Discover the best top things to do in Finistere, France including Pointe de Pen-Hir, Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Quimper, Cathedrale Saint-Corentin, Port Museum (Port-Musee), Musee de Pont-Aven, Ile de Batz, Chateau du Taureau, Viaduct, Musee de la Peche, Maison des Mineraux.
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. Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Quimper
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
A collection of works by primarily Western European painters.
Reviewed By jobo49
France has many excellent provincial art galleries - and this is one of the best. Permanent collection includes Pont Aven artists, Breton artists from 19th century and Sevres porcelain. The current exhibition of Dufy has a focus on his textile printing works (woodcuts on silk) - very enjoyable, even if you're not a fan of his paintings English commentary on some works via QR code on your smartphone - bring your headset Highly recommended
3. 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.
4. Port Museum (Port-Musee)
5. Musee de Pont-Aven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By Alroy13 - Ness Ziona, Israel
A wonderful vivid surprise, beautiful paintings from variety of painters. Nice “story behind” of Pont-Aven location and history. Short 30-40 minutes with lots of fascinating paintings. Worth a special trip to see it
6. Ile de Batz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,546 reviews
Reviewed By mickhanbury - Dawlish, United Kingdom
This is one of my wife's and mine favourite spots,it is a easy and fun boat ride and on arrival it is like being in a different world.The island is easily walkable and the scenery is stunning, the beaches are white sand and look more caribbean than French.Cant wait to visit again.
7. Chateau du Taureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 824 reviews
Reviewed By ianbU3084TD
It was great to walk around an experience the atmosphere of the Chateau, and an excellent guidebook is provided (in French and English)) that explains the history and features of the building. The boat trip to get to the Chateau only adds to the experience. Great views also of the Baie de Morlaix from the tower.
8. 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!
9. Musee de la Peche
10. Maison des Mineraux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Entre Morgat et le Cap de la Chèvre, implantée dans une ancienne école rurale, la Maison des Minéraux vous propose de découvrir l’environnement riche et varié de la presqu’île de Crozon, du Finistère et du Massif Armoricain. Des animations toute l’année, sur des thèmes et des formes variés : animations scolaires sur la géologie, balades "nature" pour découvrir la géologie, la faune et la flore locale, visites commentées des espaces muséographiques, etc. Passage obligé pour les curieux de nature !
