Finistere Holiday Homes

The département of Finistère lies at the western tip of Brittany, looking out into the western channel and Atlantic Ocean and is the most westerly point of mainland France. The name literally means 'end of the earth' - so it's really the French equivalent of our Land's End just across the English Channel!

The three largest towns in the département are Brest (the administrative centre, an important port and naval base), Morlaix and Quimper. The island of Ouessant (we call it Ushant) also belongs to the département of Finstère.

Accessibility : Ferries sail from Plymouth to Roscoff and also from Ireland to Roscoff.

The dramatic coastline is often likened to the fjords because of its rugged inlets and coves.

For more tourist information about Brittany and France in general, visit

http://uk.franceguide.com

the official French Tourist Office web site in English language.