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An urban stroll slightly off the beaten track: around the former Gourmelen Hospital (early 19th century), with its magnificent old trees and palm trees, returning via the Jardin de la Retraite, the cathedral and then the old theatre and its garden. Please note a message left by a user on 25 June 2024: 1 - It is no longer possible to enter through the gate of the former Gourmelen Hospital; all entrances are closed as major works are due to take place. Therefore, there is no longer any access to the park. 2 - Access to the Max Jacob Theatre and its gardens is also closed due to works, until January 2025.

A very varied route through wooded areas and green passages near the Stang Alar valley, the Costour valley and its old flooded quarry. Detours, "surprise" shortcuts and exploration of little-frequented areas with passages through a few meadows, along fields and through undergrowth.

Detours via the Botanical Conservatory Garden and the Vallon du Stang-Alar, and the discreet southern part of the old town of Saint-Marc. A shady and very green environment that contrasts with Brest's reputation as a concrete city.

A very varied route with coastal paths, urban cliffs, gardens and shady woods, urban shortcuts and alleyways. Passages along the Corniche, along the Anse de Kerhuon, a discreet street overlooking Le Relecq and La Rade, Notre Dame du Relecq in the centre, return via the Relecq-Kerhuon greenway along the Domaine de Lossulien (private) then through the alleyways.

Let's explore the Brest Arsenal, deeply entrenched around the Penfeld, the ramparts hidden in the woods, and several viewpoints over the city and the harbour. The saying goes that Brest was completely destroyed during the Second World War... This is not true: "only" 80% of it was destroyed. This route explores some of the remaining 20% (towers, gates, ramparts, a few old streets and houses).

A long walk through the south-east of Quimper, taking in green, wooded areas and pedestrian shortcuts often known only to residents of the adjacent streets. A semi-urban route passing largely through woods, parks and shaded footpaths or cycle lanes.