Roscoff, a Breton seaside town with "petite cité de caractère" (small town of character) status, is the perfect destination for big adventures in the great outdoors.
This former corsair port in the department of Finistère sits on the tip of the headland on the west side of the Bay of Morlaix. The town has 8.5 miles of coastline, with several fine sandy beaches, as well as the famous ferry port, which offers links to Ireland, the UK and Spain.
There's plenty to do in Roscoff, with its remarkably well preserved 16th and 17th-century architectural heritage, its very famous thalassotherapy centre and its open-air sports. Let's also not forget its cuisine, which mainly owes its reputation to the region's large fishing industry.
You can follow various routes to explore the town, with guides, on your own following the 24 information boards or aboard the little tourist train. Don't miss the superb Exotic garden and its 18-metre rock, which offers a panoramic view over the Bay of Morlaix. The Maison des Johnnies retraces the history of onion growing in Roscoff, onions being a common ingredient in the dishes on offer in the town's various restaurants.
The Centre Nautique de Roscoff offers both accompanied kayak or sailboat trips in groups, and individual professional training courses. To unwind afterwards, Roscoff thalassotherapy centre offers water, seaweed and very pure sea mud in exceptional surroundings.
Roscoff is served by TER Bretagne trains, with connections to the town of Morlaix. You can get around Roscoff and the local area easily on foot, by bicycle, on horseback and even by motorbike with a specially designed circuit to explore the region on two wheels! A free shuttle in the summer, the Rosko Bus, has been set up by the municipal authorities to provide access to the town centre, the port and the beaches.
Between discovering the town's heritage, relaxing in the spa and enjoying activities of all kinds, Roscoff will charm the whole family and make your holiday a hit.
