On the banks of the Penfeld, the Capucins workshops located in the heart of the city of Brest have been an integral part of Brest's history for over 300 years. A turbulent history subject to numerous changes and even destruction, particularly during World War II.

Successively a convent, then prolific industrial workshops, it is today a place of life where you can discover a media library, shops, a cinema, multiple interesting and fun activities for young and old.

A place that aims to be friendly, promoting meetings and exchanges, thanks to its numerous activities throughout the year in the fields of culture, gastronomy, sport and discovery.

Visiting Brest for a weekend or more, with family or friends, don't hesitate to visit the Capucins workshops, you'll surely find an activity or event that suits you!

What to see at the Capucins workshops in Brest?

This 10,000 m2 public square has a lot to offer the curious of all ages between equipment and shops.

The media library

You will find in this place game spaces, video games, board games, digital workshops, various activities for all generations... But also heritage collections that count no less than 11,000 documents of great rarity spanning a period from the 15th century to the 21st century.

The 70.8 ocean gallery

This site offers to discover the ocean differently, mixing technologies and interactivity in a playful way. You will discover economic and climate issues, scientific research, and many other subjects essential to life on earth while learning to respect the oceans. A place that aims to be accessible to all!

Climb Up

How about gaining some height! If you've never dared to practice climbing, but always secretly wanted to, now is the time: rope climbing, bouldering, children's bouldering and funclimbing. A space open to everyone: adults, children, beginners or experienced climbers, able-bodied and disabled.

En Bières Inconnues

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of brewing, you will make your own beer that you can then share with your loved ones! Of course, the cellar also offers tasting and sale of craft beers made on site, but also beers from Brittany and from around the world. Beer lovers, this address is worth remembering!

Illucity

Welcome to a whole new world with this virtual reality adventure park. Discover other ways to use your senses with headset, backpack and controllers, experience unique moments of emotion between dream and reality...

La Brûlerie du Léon

This roaster has been present in Brest since 1897! Its new challenge: to introduce the world of coffee and tea to as many people as possible, whether they are from Brest or just passing through. This friendly place will teach you to love coffee, if you don't already! La Brûlerie du Léon offers its customers to taste 12 different types of coffee and 70 types of tea. Desserts, pastries and ice cream will delight the gourmands, and the little ones can order a good hot chocolate. A fine grocery and specialized tableware sales complete the visit.

La Comédie du Finistère

A theater dedicated to comedy and young audiences, each week, a different show is offered by comedians from all over France. Laughter and good mood guaranteed!

LaliBee

This cabinet of curiosities exhibits very varied artisanal creations from fair trade. Artisanal products and unique art objects from France and elsewhere: jewelry, leather goods, decorative objects, natural stones, Breton souvenirs...

Les Curiosités de Dialogues

Passionate about books, vinyls, games, toys, and stationery... This place is made for you! Two experts as passionate as you welcome you in this den of reading, games and music. 5 major themes occupy this space: Roulez Jeunesse, Pop Culture, A l'Ouest, Vivre Autrement, Les Éclaireurs.

Le Fourneau

This National Center for Street Arts and Public Space has the function of supporting the creation of shows in public space, you may have the chance, depending on the current programming, to discover a theater, dance, circus, music, visual arts show... No less than 120 shows are offered each year.

The emperor's canoe

This canoe was built in 1810 at the request of Napoleon I, luxurious, this boat is a real goldsmith's work, the ornamentations are of all beauty and they are period!

La Fabrik 1801

A little hungry? This empire of the senses unfolds over 1,300 m2 and consists of a monumental bar, mezzanines, a cellar, a cabin dedicated to children, a canopy reserved for lovers... An atypical site where carnivores can feast in the steakhouse! The meat menu will make more than one person drool... This restaurant also offers tapas, oysters, burgers, pizzas, burritos and pasta, you can eat them on site or take them away. If you stay on site, you can enjoy the terrace whose view directly overlooks the city of Brest.

Don't hesitate to check the upcoming programs on the Capucins workshops website: games, exhibitions, shows, discovery... There's something for everyone in this eco-district.

How to get to the Capucins workshops?

By cable car

You can take it at the bottom of rue du Siam and enjoy an unparalleled view of the Brest harbor before arriving at the Capucins workshops.

By tram

Follow line A to the "Les Capucins" stop.

By car

You will have the possibility to park in the paid underground parking near the Capucins Workshops.

By bus

Follow line 4 to the "Les Capucins" stop.