Brest France

Brest is a city in France located in the Bretagne region (also known as "Brittany"). It is a hub for art and theater, in addition to sporting activities such as sailing and bicycling.

Fast Facts

1. Country: France
2. Region: Bretagne
3. Language spoken: French
4. Population: 145,000¹
5. Currency: Euro
6. Country code: 33
7. Time zone: CET
8. Is the westernmost point of France¹
9. Has been a location for a Tour de France stage 28 times since 1906²
10. Hosts a sailing festival

2008 Tour de France

On July 5, 2008, Brest was the location that kicked off the Tour de France bicycle race. Cyclists rode from Brest to the town of Plumelec for the 122+ mile (197.5 kilometer) first stage of the competition. The stage was won by Alejandro Valverde.¹

More Tour de France Cities

1. Aurillac
2. Bagneres de Bigorre
3. Cerilly
4. Cuneo
5. Digne les Bains
6. Foix
7. Hautacam
8. Lannemezan
9. Lavelanet
10. Plumelec

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