Car Hire Roscoff - Mini guide to Roscoff

Situated in Brittany, the port of Roscoff was opened in 1973 to improve trading links and to revive tourism in the area. However, the town does have historic merit, in that it’s been the landing site of Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Today Roscoff is a small resort town with a lively atmosphere, especially on rue Gambetta and in the old port. The Notre-Dame-de-Croas-Batz, at the far end of rue Gambetta, dates back to the 16th century and is exquisitely adorned with Renaissance architecture.

If you feel like a walk, head about one kilometre down the coast to Roscoff’s best beach at Laber. The accommodation is expensive, but it makes a pleasant beach stroll. At Le Maison des Jonnies, you can hear the story of the Jonnies, the classic beret-sporting onion sellers.

Some fine restaurants can be found in the old town, the Hotel-Restaurant des Arcades, 15 rue Amiral-Reveillere, is housed in a 16th century building with scenic surroundings. If you’re looking for somewhere livelier, the Hotel-Restaurant le Bellevue, rue Jeanne d'Arc close to the ferry terminal, is the place for a drink.

It looks as if the Isle De Batz is almost close enough to swim to. Unfortunately it’s not, but it is accessible by hired boat and does make a fun trip. The boats leave from the Pointe de Bloscon, which is the home of the fishermen's white chapel.

Not surprisingly, the best way to reach Roscoff is by ferry. Ferries run from Plymouth (England) and from Cork(Ireland). If you are travelling by bus, a service runs directly from Brest to Roscoff. There is an airport at Molaix, 25kms from Roscoff. Molaix can be reached by train from Roscoff’s Gare SNCF.