Tourism in Roscoff
North Finistère
Discover Roscoff
Historically a haven for privateers and the port from which the bicycling ‘Johnnies’ set out to sell their onions (oignons rosés) in Britain, Roscoff (‘Rosko’ in Breton) was designated one of Brittany’s ‘Petites Cités de Caractère’ in 1976, and is both a modern holiday resort and a historic town that has preserved its superb architectural heritage from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Renowned too for its iodine-rich sea air and gentle climate maintained by an ocean current that fluctuates only between 8°C and 18°C, Roscoff offers many faces to its visitors today.
It is the ideal destination for anyone who wants to sail, look at nature, explore, have a party, take a seawater cure (thalassotherapy), or enjoy the many other activities on offer for the whole family.
Like all the towns of the Brittany coast, Roscoff has been shaped by the turbulent sea. Now it is where your peace of mind begins.
Nature and Garden
The island of Batz is a small island commune off the coast of Roscoff. After just a quarter of an hour by boat, the island offers a complete change of scenery... Every day of the year, regular shuttle buses run from Roscoff to Batz Island (15 minutes).
The Georges Delaselle garden houses a rich collection of exotic plants, as well as a Bronze Age necropolis and a 17th-century calvary.
Roscoff exotic and botanical garden.
The Roscoff Exotic Garden is a botanical garden which today covers 1.6 hectares and contains more than 3,500 species of subtropical and exotic plants. It overlooks the Roscoff marina and offers a panoramic view of the new marina and Morlaix Bay from the top of its 18 m rock.
Hiking and discovery
Roscoff is the ideal starting point for a day's hiking to discover the treasures of our region.
Roscoff - Hiking routes.
To take the time to discover Roscoff, we suggest three walking routes...Ask at the hotel reception for the brochure with details of the routes.
The Enclos Paroissiaux discovery tour.
Discover the parish enclosures, architectural treasures of Haut-Finistère and Breton religious heritage, on the Landivisiau parish enclosures discovery tour.
Visit the Château du Taureau.
A guided tour departing from Carantec and Plougasnou.
Beaches
Roc'h Kroum beach (blue flag)
Just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, Roc'h Kroum beach faces due west and has a range of facilities, including a diving board, showers and a natural seawater pool. This pretty family beach is supervised in summer.Dossen beach at Santec
Facing the island of Sieck, Dossen beach stretches over 1.5 kilometres of fine sand. It is one of the most famous windsurfing, surfing and kite surfing spots in North Finistère.
Sports
Roscoff Nautical Centre, Ecole Française de Voile.
Guided trips for the general public, sailing, kayaking, on the foreshore (March to November). Private lessons: one-to-one or in small groups (catamaran, dinghy, cruiser or sea kayak). Courses and discovery activities for all ages during the school holidays.Centre de Glisse de Santec
Take advantage of the rides, courses and rentals at the Rêves de Mer surfing centre in Santec: sand yachting, kayaking, water walking, surfing, bodyboarding, Stand Up Paddle, etc. The centre is open every day in July and August.Sea outings
A range of excursions and fishing trips in the Bay of Morlaix, under sail. Boat hire for up to 10 people, with or without skipper.
