École navale, Brest

Name: École navale
Address: Brest, France

#39 among attractions in Brest

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The École navale is the French naval academy, in charge of the education of the officers of the French Navy. They are educated at the academy for responsibilities onboard surface ships and submarines, in French Naval Aviation, with the fusiliers marins and commandos, and on the general staff. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1830 (195 years ago)Coordinates: 48°16'43"N, 4°25'1"W

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École navale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portzic Lighthouse, Pointe des Espagnols, Fort de Portzic, Parc naturel régional d'Armorique.

7.7 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Portzic Lighthouse, Brest
197 min walk • The Portzic Lighthouse is situated on the north-eastern extremity of the Goulet de Brest and is the nearest lighthouse to the town of Brest. It is a 35 metres tall octagonal tower. On the seaward side of the bottleneck entrance to the goulet, the lighthouse faces the Pointe des Espagnols.
6.9 miNW
Forts and castles, View point
Pointe des Espagnols
176 min walk • Pointe des Espagnols, located in Roscanvel, France, is a promontory known for its historical fortifications that once played a crucial role in the defense of the Brest harbor. This strategic point, overlooking the entry to the harbor, has been fortified since the 17th...
7.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort de Portzic, Brest
196 min walk • The Fort de Portzic was built near the town of Brest by Vauban between 1693 and 1699 as part of the defences of the goulet de Brest.
2.7 miSW
Park
Parc naturel régional d'Armorique
69 min walk • The Parc naturel régional d'Armorique, or Armorica Regional Natural Park, is a rural protected area located in Brittany. The park land reaches from the Atlantic Ocean to hilly inland countryside. There are sandy beaches, swamps, strange rocks, fast rivers and the hills of Monts d'Arrée, all blended into one landscape.
5 miSE
48°14'48"N • 4°19'5"W
Musée des vieux métiers, Argol
129 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.1 miSE
Church
Argol Parish close, Argol
130 min walk • The Argol Parish close, including the Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, is located in Argol in the arrondissement of Châteaulin in Finistère in Brittany in north-western France.
5.8 miW
Island
Île des Morts
148 min walk • Île des Morts is a 7-hectare island in the Bay of Roscanvel, to the south-west of the roadstead of Brest, between the Quélern peninsula and Île Longue. It is 26m above sea level at its highest point.
4.4 miSW
Locality
Crozon
112 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Crozon is the breathtaking Cap de la Chèvre, a headland that offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the coastal paths, breathe in the fresh sea air...
6.3 miNE
Locality
Logonna-Daoulas
160 min walk • One of the main attractions in Logonna-Daoulas is the majestic Abbey of Daoulas. This ancient abbey, dating back to the 12th century, is a true architectural gem and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's rich religious history.
3.8 miNW
Island
Île Ronde
96 min walk • The Île Ronde is a French islet 400 metres to the south west of Pointe de l’Armorique, in the roadstead of Brest, within the territory of the commune of Plougastel-Daoulas. Its highest point is 24 m. Facing Île Ronde, on the pointe de l’Armorique, is the fort de la pointe de l’Armorique, built in 1775 for the defense of Brest.
5.1 miSE
Church
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Argol
131 min walk • The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul d'Argol church is the parish church of Argol, in the Finistère department in France, built in 1575 within a parish enclosure.