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Brest

City in Bretagne, France

Overview

Brest is a dynamic port city in Bretagne, France, renowned for its rich maritime history and lively student life. Its blend of modern architecture, naval bases, and scenic ocean views makes it a unique destination for travelers interested in culture and coastal charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

France

Metropolitan Region

Bretagne

Population

140,993

Time Zone

Europe/Paris

Coordinates

48.39°, -4.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,012

Local Cost

$1,174

Local Income

$2,100

Cashless

English

Temperature

11.9°C

Summer Avg

16.4°C

Winter Avg

7.8°C

Record High

33.8°C

Record Low

-3.5°C

Humidity

85%

Precipitation

897 mm

Internet Speed

375 Mbps

Upload

257 Mbps

Latency

12 ms

City Vibrancy

200

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BES

Distance

8 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Ateliers des Capucins Ateliers des Capucins is a redeveloped industrial complex offering cultural venues, coworking spaces, and family attractions. The area draws locals for community events and interactive exhibits.Place des Forces Françaises de l'Intérieur Place des Forces Françaises de l'Intérieur is a central Paris square bordered by apartments and offices. The area gets steady daytime foot traffic and is close to major transit routes.Place des Machines Place des Machines is a modern mixed-use district featuring offices, apartments, and tech startups. The area draws professionals and business travelers with its new developments.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.

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