Garden of Explorers
This point of interest is available as audio on the tour: Visit Brest, Capital of the Oceans
You’re now in the heart of the Garden of Explorers, offering stunning views of the city. This garden is a tribute to the men who set sail from Brest in the 18th century to discover new lands – Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, Philibert Commerson, Jacques-Julien Houton de La Billardière and Etienne Raoul. Below this amazing viewpoint, you’ll find plants from all around the world, brought back by explorers from South Africa, Australia, South America and Japan. Visitors and locals alike can come and discover them all in this park, considered to be the Royal Botanical Garden. As for the viewpoint, it offers a breathtaking view of the Brest Castle, the harbor and the naval base.
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