Roscoff

Roscoff

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TownRoscoffSaint-Pol-de-Léon at 5 km (7 min)
Insee code29239Île-de-Batz at 5.1 km (11 min)
Postcode29680Santec at 7.4 km (10 min)
Latitude48.7261990Plougoulm at 9.8 km (11 min)
Longitude-3.9853250Plouénan at 12.8 km (15 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 58 metersCléder at 13.8 km (16 min)
Surface6.19 km²Henvic at 15.7 km (16 min)
Population3753 inhabitantsTréflaouénan at 16.1 km (17 min)
Density606 inhabitants/km²Mespaul at 17 km (18 min)
National labelsTrézilidé at 17 km (18 min)
Chief townQuimper (at 101 km, 93 min)Carantec at 17.3 km (18 min)
DepartmentFinistèrePlouzévédé at 19.8 km (22 min)
RegionBrittanySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Roscoff is labeled "small town character" and "Family Plus" and "Sensation Britain. It is classified as "City 3 flowers bloom."


SIGHTSEEING
  • Heritage Side: The historic Roscoff has an extremely rich architectural heritage.
  • Facades decorated with gargoyles, chimeras and scrolls, finely carved windows, mullioned windows, entrances to caves and outcrops carved ...
  • The owners of houses (XV - 17th centuries), built by wealthy merchants and shipowners Roscoff have their own particularity. Among the oldest is the Gothic style dominates.
  • The Church of Our Lady of Croas Batz (sixteenth century) is late Gothic. Renaissance is the steeple pinnacles formed with columns carved in the granite stone bear guns pointed toward the sea in July and August, the guides of the Regional Federation of Religious Heritage Preservation will introduce you to the church.
  • Similarly, 24 interpretive signs mark Roscoff heritage and a circuit with the location of these panels is offered (document free to withdraw at the tourist office).
  • Natural side:
  • The Discovery Center of Algae Thalado, real bridge between academia and the public. The center offers year-round entertainment simple and complete.
  • For entertainment:
  • Water sports.
  • Relax on the beach.
  • Hiking.
  • Thalassotherapy.
  • Movies.
  • Casino.
Detailed information
TransportSeaport of Roscoff,   Train station of Roscoff
Information pointsTourist Office of Roscoff
Leisure centresBeach Porz Ar Gored,   Beach Saint-Luc,   Beach of Groa Rouz,   Beach of La Grande Grève,   Beach of Perharidy,   Beach of Roc'h-Kroum,   Beach of Traon Erc h,   Beach of the Laber,   Beach of the Poul Louz,   Beach of the Ruguel,   Casino of Roscoff,   Exotic Garden of Roscoff,   Marina of Roscoff
MonumentsChurch Notre-Dame de Croaz-Batz,   Lighthouse of Roscoff
Performance hallsCommunity Hall of Roscoff
Natural sitesHeadland of Bloscon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The Festival of the Sea: the last weekend of July.
  • The Feast of the Onion Roscoff: every year the third weekend of August.
  • Heritage Days: the third weekend of September.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Visits to the Bay of Morlaix and the Castle of Taurus in July and August dates.
  • 3 circuits of the churchyard of 50 to 70 km each.
  • Océanopolis in Brest.
  • Cairn Barnenez.
PHOTOS
Sunset on Harbor
 
Viewed from the top of the lighthouse
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 26°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 16°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 10°C - Max. 17°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Passiflore
Saint-Pol-de-Léon
The restaurant The Passiflore ensures a quality table with a card full of suggestions and menus for every budget and every desire, and this near the city center and train station, and...
Located 5.3 km from RoscoffFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Manoir de Lesplouenan    
9.8
Plouénan
Located near the petitecité character Roscoff, four luxury rooms in an authentic Breton manor the sixteenth century.
Located 9 km from Roscoff90 € the double room 
Le fournil de Penn Ar Bed  
Plougasnou
Welcome to Britain! 'The Bakehouse Penn Ar Bed' welcomes you to the heart of a charming fishing village in Diben Plougasnou, 17 km from Morlaix, at the beginning of the pink granite...
Located 11.4 km from Roscoff45 € the double room 
Le Tregonnec    
10
Plouvorn
Between sea and countryside, the island of Batz and circuit Pens, near Roscoff, Morlaix and Carantec, Annick and Phlippe you to their neo-Breton house. You'll enjoy the quiet, comfort,...
Located 17.6 km from RoscoffFrom 42 € to 53 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Ti ar johnny kenta
Roscoff
House quiet and comfortable 200 m port and shops in a seaside town facing the island of Batz, near the spa and the beach.
Located in RoscoffFrom 210 € to 550 € per week 
House for 6 persons
Roscoff
Breton house, spacious, comfortable, located 200 m from the sea and close to thalassotherapy (bikes and kayaks are available), the field has a great plot 3000m² - More free wifi during...
Located in RoscoffFrom 330 € to 655 € per week 
Ti ma bro
Île-de-Batz
Vacation on an island, calm and relaxation assured, after a 10-minute crossing by boat, rent a studio for 2 people. In single-storey house with enclosed grounds, 200 m from the sea,...
Located 3.2 km from RoscoffFrom 315 € to 420 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Aux quatre saisons    
9.1
Roscoff
Eric is pleased to welcome you to the campsite Perharidy the four seasons 'at the tip of Perharidy on the town of Roscoff, which has two direct access to the beach. They invite you...
Located in RoscoffFrom 12.30 € to 14.20 € per day 
Camping ar kleguer  
Saint-Pol-de-Léon
Ar Kleguer holiday park is located in north finistere. The campsite, set on an exceptional beauty spot, overlooks Morlaix bay. A warm welcome awaits you from our reception and information...
Located 4.1 km from RoscoffFrom 15.50 € to 21.20 € per day 
Tal ar mor    
8.8
Plouénan
Camping overlooking the bay of Morlaix. Natural site with many activities available: fishing walking, windsurfing, trekking, kayaking, diving, bike ride, visits of tourist sites......
Located 9.2 km from RoscoffFrom 9.80 € to 14 € per day 

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HOTELS
Best Western Grand Hôtel Talabardon     
8.6
Roscoff
This Best Western is located in the city centre of Roscoff in Brittany. It is situated on the beach and 5 minutes from Ferry transfers at the harbour. This hotel also offers free Wi-Fi....
Located in RoscoffRoom from 81 €
Hotel Thalasstonic     
8.1
Roscoff
Located on Rockroum beach, the Thalasstonic hotel is the ideal place for a pleasant stay in Roscoff. With direct access to the beach, the hotel boasts comfortable, high-standard rooms...
Located in RoscoffRoom from 88 €
Hotel Regina     
7.4
Roscoff
Located just outside the centre of Roscoff, near the train station, the friendly Hotel Regina offers comfortable rooms featuring free Wi-Fi internet access, satellite TV and traditional...
Located in RoscoffRoom from 45 €

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Finistère
Best Western Hôtel Kregenn
Set in an elegant building in the town centre, this hotel is just 300 metres from Quimper Cathedral. It offers guest rooms...
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