Roscoff, a former privateer town on the north Finisterian coast, is ideally situated between Brest and Morlaix.

The exceptional architectural dimension of Roscoff no longer needs to be demonstrated; modelled by privateers and shipowners, the town has become one of the places on the Breton coastline that best symbolises the gentle sea.

Whether it's for scientific research at the biological station, to enjoy the benefits of the sea at France's first thalassotherapy centre or to board one of the Brittany Ferries, there is always a reason to come to Roscoff.

Between fine sandy beaches and granite chaos, it is the diversity of the landscape that strikes the visitor. As you walk around, you are immediately drawn in by the contrasting colours, the grey of the granite, the green of the fields, the blue of the sea...

Roscoff, the gentle city where the granite facades still echo with the activity of the shipowners (linen, wood, salt trade...), is a city proudly turned towards the sea with its ferry departures for England and Ireland, its fishing and yachting harbour or its thalassotherapy.

It has many assets combining the benefits of the sea, an economic dynamic and the permanent mildness brought by the Gulf Stream.

Along the 14 kilometres of coastline, visitors can walk along the coastal path and enjoy a breathtaking view of the island of Batz, the bay of Morlaix or the Perharidy peninsula.

The Port du Bloscon, fishing: Located between the Mer d'Iroise and the Contentin, the deep-water fishing port of Le Bloscon, accessible whatever the tide, is currently home to numerous fishing units and protects ferries before they leave for the United Kingdom. It has a modern fish market managed by the Morlaix Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The fishermen have a modern fish market which is currently ranked 7th in France (annual production: 6000 tonnes). Particularly well positioned for monkfish, cod, whiting, squid and turbot, the fish market handles all types of fish. A visiting area has been set up to receive tourists.

For further information, please contact CCI de Morlaix - 02 98 62 39 26 - www.morlaix.cci.fr

The Port du Bloscon, yachting: This 625-berth port is open 24 hours a day all year round.

Designed with the greatest respect for environmental standards, accessible to the disabled and very comfortable for sailors, the deep-water port of Roscoff is protected from the swell by a long, angled dike. The marina regularly hosts major nautical events: Solitaire du Figaro, Tour du Finistère à la Voile...

Information: 02 98 79 79 49 - www.plaisancebaiedemorlaix.fr

The Roscoff Nautical Centre, based in the heart of the town centre, offers numerous activities throughout the year: sailing trips aboard a sailboat, sea kayaking, sports sailing... Every summer, the structure offers the "Jeux dits Nautiques" for a discovery of Roscoff by the sea.

Contact: 02 98 69 72 79 - cnroscoff@gmail.com - www.roscoff-nautique.com

The Roscoff Yacht Club organises numerous regattas from April to September in the marina.

Contact: 06 75 39 68 23 - ycroscoff@gmail.com

Traditional sailboat trips:

- Le Mondara Mad - Contact: 06 80 54 04 25

- Amzer Zo - Contact : 06 21 83 14 63

Outings to discover the Bay in a semi-rigid boat, close to the fauna with :

- Les Vagabonds de la Baie : 06 33 00 65 01 / www.vagabondsdelabaie.

com

The new Fish Auction Market of Roscoff has been open since spring 2003. Go behind the scenes of the fishing trade: its jobs, companies… and expertise forged by years of practice. Movies, viewing gallery, exhibition, quizzes and children’s activities punctuate this guided tour.

Founded in 1986 by a group of enthusiasts of subtropical plants, the exotic garden of Roscoff enjoys the micro climate that has made the area famous. Overlooking the Bay of Morlaix, 10 minutes walk from the hotel, you will enjoy more than 3000 species of tropical plants, cacti, agaves and aloes.

A few cable's lengh away from Roscoff (about 15 minutes crossing), Enez Vaz has cast anchor in the Gulf Stream's wake. This quiet island conceals many treasures, the most remarkable living in the heart of its inhabitants : authenticity.

A magnificent garden along the coast on the Isle of Batz. More than 2000 species from all continents including a rare collection of palm trees.

Located in Roscoff, the Church of Our Lady of Croas Batz, the chapels of St. Barbe, St. Nicolas and St. Anne are among the places that reflect the rich religious Breton heritage. Within a radius of 25 km, you will discover an exceptional religious architectural heritage Saint-Thégonnec, Guimiliau, Lampaul-Guimiliau , etc

Built in the sixteenth century, rebuilt by Vauban in the eighteenth century, the château du Taureau, only sea fortress in Brittany, secured on an island at the entrance to the river of Morlaix has in turn assumed defence, prison, second home and sailing school functions before being abandoned in the early 80s. But since 2006, from April to September, it is possible to visit the fortress by taking passenger boats from Carantec or Plougasnou. You will find in this website a little history and all the information necessary to book your crossing.

Located 15 kilometres from Roscoff, it offers breathtaking views over the bay of Morlaix.