Brest is a seaport, with an excellent protected harbour, located at the far northwest extremity of Brittany where the Penfeld River meets the Bay of Brest. The river divides the city by flowing between the two opposite hills upon which the city is perched.

Lorient is located on the right bank of the Scorff River and is  the site of 5 ports. The town’s main industries consist of fish processing and canning, furniture, pleasure craft navigational equipment, paint, ship building and textiles.  The Kéroman port sends seafood to both Bordeaux and Paris by rail. 

Quimper is situated in a pretty valley at the confluence of the Odet and Steir river estuaries, in the southwestern corner of Brittany. Quimper is  Brittany’s most traditional region, and has a distinctive Breton character. 

The town has a rustic atmosphere with charming footbridges spanning the rivers that flow through it. 

The town’s best known product is Quimper faïence pottery. 

And it’s eating establishments boast of some of the best crêpes and cider in Brittany.  Quimper has also been known for copper and bronze work, food items, galvanized ironware, hosiery, leather, paper and woolen goods.

Rennes  has long been a regional center, rich in historical monuments and customs, and a major Brittany intellectual and industrial city.