Brittany Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

Much more than an aquarium, more of a space age aquatic world with three pavilions containing polar, tropical and temperate ecosystems and many interactive displays

with a simulated descent aboard an underwater submarine and a touch pool where children can fondle rays and turbots, there are also excellent exhibits on local marine life, tropical reefs and mangrove forests

a modern museum bringing to life the domestic side of neolithic history with well documented exhibits, including beautifully carved objects from around the region

detailing the importance of the Pont Aven school of art, with many fine examples and a good resource library which is available to book in advance

the visit includes a short documentary explaining the oyster farmers' work, followed by a visit to the sorting and packing workshops

head for the upper floors where there are good examples of the Pont Aven School and sketches by Picasso and a room dedicated to the poet Max Jacob who was born in Quimper

highlighting the Pont-Aven School of art and with a room dedicated to 18th Century curiosities, this modern art gallery has a wide range of exhibits as well as family friendly activities

with examples from the Barbizon School of Art and the Pont Aven School, both dating from the 19th Century, including examples of period sculpture and engravings

learn about local seaweed harvesting which also organises guided walks and gives regular free lectures

a small museum dedicated to the fishing industry which has been the mainstay in the past