Brest 2008 - The International
Maritime Festival, 11th to 17th July

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Families, couples and lovers of the ocean and seafaring past should not miss Brest 2008.

The International Maritime Festival between 11th to 17th July, will see around a million visitors flock to the Breton port ready to soak up a truly nautical experience.

About the Brest 2008 festival

This international festival of sailors and the sea takes in almost 2,000 boats, from professional to amateur and traditional to modern, and 15,000 sailors from 30 countries.

Sailboats cast off each day to enjoy the exhilaration of sailing and racing, but there are also spontaneous nautical activities that take place within the harbour shelter to the delight of quayside spectators, whilst firework displays, naval parades and other attractions provide great entertainment throughout the week.

Great choice of accommodation and sailings to Brittany

If you’re thinking of joining the festivities, Brittany Ferries offer a superb range of accommodation throughout Brittany together with convenient sailings direct from Plymouth to Roscoff which is just a short drive from Brest, or from Portsmouth to St Malo.

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