Roscoff

Roscoff

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownRoscoff
Insee code29239
Postcode29680
Latitude48.7261990
Longitude-3.9853250
AltitudeFrom 0 to 58 meters
Surface6.19 km²
Population3753 inhabitants
Density606 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsÎle-de-Batz at 2.8 km
Chief townQuimper (at 101 km, 93 min)Santec at 4.1 km
DepartmentFinistèreSaint-Pol-de-Léon at 4.6 km
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 Feast of the Sea: the last weekend of July.
  • The Feast of the Onion Roscoff: every year the weekend following August 15.
  • The 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 the harbor
 
View of the lighthouse
Garden Exotic Roscoff
 
Garden Exotic Roscoff (© JE)
Exotic Garden Roscoff (© JE)
 
Exotic Garden Roscoff (© JE)
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Wednesday 19 June
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Thursday 20 June
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Friday 21 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Talabardon  
8.9
Roscoff
Take a gourmet break in Roscoff in Brittany! The restaurant welcomes you Talabardon feet in the water, in a most elegant. You'll love the interior sober hues and its chic atmosphere....
Located in Roscoff35 € per person 
Le Hublot - Casino de Roscoff - Groupe Tranchant  
7
Roscoff
INPUT ONLY FOR PEOPLE ON PRESENTATION OF A MAJOR PART OF IDENTITY (18 years and 1 day). Located on the peninsula of Baix Morlaix, Roscoff Casino opens the doors of his restaurant: The...
Located in Roscoff28 € per person 
La Baie d'Halong  
8.2
Roscoff
Following the family tradition, the owners have to turn up their own adventure: Halong Bay opened its doors in 2008. In a modern and elegant tones of red and black, ready to travel....
Located in Roscoff19 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Manoir de Lesplouenan    
9.7
Plouénan
Near Roscoff and the island of Batz, this exceptionnal guest house offers four beautiful guest rooms in an authentic 16th Century Manor house entirely restored. Set within a large park,...
Located 9 km from RoscoffFrom 79 € to 94 € the double room 
Le fournil de Penn Ar Bed    
9.3
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 
Kerbiriou    
10
Plouezoc'h
A stone's throw from Gr 34 sea in the Bay of Morlaix, Yvette and Paul welcome you in their former home of weavers of the 18th before a bowl of cider house. Nearby you can discover Barnenez...
Located 12.6 km from RoscoffFrom 53 € to 58 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Ti ar johnny kenta  
7.6
  SPECIAL OFFER
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  
9.2
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 
Ar bod heskenn  SPECIAL OFFER
Roscoff
House near the sea to calm, comfort, with close terrace and garden furniture, private garage. Expo Southwest.
Located in RoscoffFrom 210 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Aux quatre saisons    
9.3
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 13.50 € to 15.70 € per day 
Camping ar kleguer    
9
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 17.40 € to 23.40 € per day 
Tal ar mor    
8.7
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
Hotel Thalasstonic     
8.1
Roscoff
Located on Rockroum Beach, the Hotel Thalasstonic is the ideal place for a pleasant stay in Roscoff. All guests have free access to the spa with its heated swimming pool, hammam, sauna,...
Located in RoscoffRoom from 42 €
Inter-Hotel Armen Le Triton     
8.1
Roscoff
Armen Le Triton provides en suite accommodation a 2-minute walk from the beach. It has 24-hour reception and a garden with a terrace. Guests have access to free private parking. Each...
Located in RoscoffRoom from 54 €
ibis Roscoff Bord de Mer     
8.5
Roscoff
Facing the Ile De Batz from the seaside, just minutes from the ferry port and the beaches, stands the hotel ibis Roscoff, an ideal location in this historic town centre. Open all year...
Located in RoscoffRoom from 50 €

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