La Consulaire, Brest

Name: La Consulaire
Address: Brest, France

#16 among attractions in Brest

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Facts and practical information

La Consulaire is the name of a very large Algerian Barbary artillery piece which famously defended Algiers harbour. It was looted by the French during the Invasion of Algiers in 1830, on 5 July, and taken as a trophy to Brest, where it is still displayed. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°23'10"N, 4°29'43"W

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Brest Centre (Arsenal)Brest France

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La Consulaire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Brest, Tour Tanguy, Cinémathèque de Bretagne, Brest Arena.

~1680 ftS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Château de Brest, Brest
9 min walk • The Château de Brest is a historic fortress that stands as a sentinel at the mouth of the Penfeld river in the city of Brest, France. With origins dating back to the Roman times, this castle is renowned for being one of the oldest in the world still in use, and its...
~1060 ftSW
Museum, Historical place
Tour Tanguy, Brest
6 min walk • Perched on the edge of the Penfeld river in Brest, France, the Tour Tanguy commands attention with its medieval allure and its role as a silent witness to the city's tumultuous history. This historic tower, now functioning as a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into...
0.5 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Cinémathèque de Bretagne, Brest
14 min walk • The Cinémathèque de Bretagne is an associative film archive created in 1986 in Ploërmel by Mathilde Valverde and André Colleu, and headquartered in Brest, France. Its aim is to preserve and disseminate the Breton audiovisual heritage..
1.1 miW
Music venue, Nightlife, Arenas and stadiums
Brest Arena, Brest
29 min walk • Brest Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Brest, France. Its tenant is Brest Bretagne Handball.
~1370 ftE
Street
Rue de Siam, Brest
7 min walk • The rue de Siam is the main arterial street of Brest, a port city in Brittany, France. Its name comes from the arrival of three ambassadors led by Kosa Pan, sent by the King of Siam on the 29 June 1686 to meet Louis XIV in Versailles.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Pont de l'Harteloire, Brest
14 min walk • The Pont de l’Harteloire is a bridge in Brest, France. Upstream of the Pont de Recouvrance, it connects the two banks of the river Penfeld and overlooks the arsenal de Brest.
~1620 ftNW
Street
Rue Saint-Malo, Brest
8 min walk • Rue Saint-Malo is a paved street in Brest, France. It is located in the Carpon valley, against the plateau des Capucins in the Recouvrance quarter. Only its lower half survives, as the oldest street in the city.
0.6 miNE
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique de l'Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Clermont-Tonnerre, Brest
15 min walk • The Jardin botanique de l'Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Clermont-Tonnerre is a botanical garden located on the grounds of the Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Clermont-Tonnerre at Rue du Colonel Fonferrier, Brest, Finistère, in the region of Brittany, France. It is open to the public weekend afternoons; admission is free.
~1620 ftS
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée de la Marine, Brest
8 min walk • The Musée national de la Marine de Brest is a maritime museum located in the castle of Brest.
0.4 miSE
48°23'0"N • 4°29'16"W
Cours D'ajot, Brest
10 min walk • View point, Park
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
La Carène, Brest
16 min walk • La Carène is a music hall in the city of Brest in Brittany. The place opened its doors in March 2007, in the commercial port, in an imposing building with the architecture signed Jacques Ripault.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Consulaire?

Nearby attractions include Tour Tanguy, Brest (6 min walk), Rue de Siam, Brest (7 min walk), Church, Brest (8 min walk), Musée de la Marine, Brest (8 min walk).

How to get to La Consulaire by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Consulaire:

Bus

Tourville • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Jean Moulin • Lines: 30 (3 min walk)

Aerialway

Jean Moulin • Lines: C (3 min walk)
Ateliers • Lines: C (6 min walk)

Tram

Château • Lines: A (4 min walk)
Recouvrance • Lines: A (6 min walk)

Train

Brest (18 min walk)