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The port of Roscoff has seen quite a few celebrities in its time. Mary, Queen of Scots, arrived here at the age of six to be engaged to the Dauphin; Bonnie Prince Charlie fled here after Culloden and, in 1828, Henri Olivier left for England with his strings of onions.

The seaside resort today has a fine waterfront and a good choice of beaches, the best being the sandy one at Laber.

Roscoff Port

Around the church of Notre Dame de Croatz Batz, there are some fine old houses – including the one where Mary Stuart stayed. The botanical garden, with some lovely views over the Bay of Morlaix, is a short drive south of the town.

Alternatively, a 15 minute boat ride will take you to the charming Ile de Batz, with its exotic gardens and impressive lighthouse.

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