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Brest
Since Roman times Brest has been the site
of a fortress town due to its large natural harbour and its difficult
access by land making it very easy to defend. However this fortified
position worked against it during the second world war as Brest was
destroyed by allied bombers in order to prevent it being used by the
Germans. This does not mean that there is nothing of interest for the
visitor as certain important sites have been carefully restored, the
castle and the Tanguy tower for example. The heart of Brest is a good
example of post war architecture and Brest retains a great deal of
its charm. The town centre has a Fine Art Museum and the St Louis
building has remarkable stained glass windows. The visitor may also
wish to take in the sights of the commercial port and the Oceanopolis
(a spectacular multi-level aquarium). The local tourist office
organises tours of the town and museums and there are boat trips to
many of the islands around the coast.
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