Morlaix
Morlaix is an estuary port that can be instantly recognised by the towering 19th century viaduct spanning the valley where the town lies. As a port, Morlaix prospered from piracy and was more notorious than St Malo.
The tourist office has a useful leaflet (about 3 Euro) detailing various walking tours in the town that will help 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.
Beer drinkers will enjoy the Brasserie des Deux Rivières where they make Coreff – a highly fermented bitter that is very different to the usual French lager style brew. It is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in summer.
The Festival les Arts dans la Rue takes place every Wednesday evening in the town centre from mid-July to mid-August with dancing, music and local food on the menu.
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