Histoires de train : la Gare de Brest

With its building evoking the image of a locomotive, Brest railway station stands as a testament to the era’s fascination with machinery and the power of progress. This tour traces the history of the railway’s arrival in Brest in 1865 and the establishment of the city’s first station. It explores the evolution of this mode of transport through a tour of the current station, a building listed as a historic monument since 2018.

Tour offered as part of the ‘Ville d’Art & d’Histoire’ scheme.

Practical information:
Meet at the viewing point to the right of the station.
Duration: 1 hour.
Booking is essential via the Brest en vue Tourist Office, either at the counter, by telephone or online.
The Brest en vue Tourist Office reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants (5) is not reached, or in the event of adverse weather conditions.