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Morlaix - Finistère

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Morlaix is instantly recognisable by the towering, 19th century viaduct that spans the valley where the town lies. An estuary port, Morlaix prospered from piracy - or privateering, depending on whose side you were on – and was more notorious than St Malo.

The tourist office produces a useful leaflet (about 5FF) with details of various walking tours in the town to appreciate the most interesting streets. La Maison de la Duchesse Anne is the highpoint in Rue du Mur – a superb example of a 15th century maison à lanternes.

Morlaix viaduct

Beer drinkers can quench their thirsts at the Brasserie des Deux Rivières where they make Coreff – a highly fermented bitter, very different to the usual French lager-style brew. Open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in summer - a dégustation follows.

The Festival les Arts dans la Rue takes place every Wednesday evening in the town centre from mid-July to mid-August with music, dancing and local gastronomy on the menu.

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