Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Brest harbor aboard the cable car! France’s first urban cable car connects lower Siam (Jean Moulin Station) directly to Les Ateliers des Capucins on Monday, 11:00 a.m. to midnight, Tuesday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Practical Information
Hours
Opening Hours
Monday:
10:00-00:00
Tuesday:
10:00-00:00
Wednesday:
10:00-00:00
Thursday:
10:00-00:00
Friday:
10:00-01:00
Saturday:
10:00-01:00
dimanche:
10:00-00:00
Including holidays
Animals not allowed (except guide dogs)
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Les Ateliers des Capucins
25 rue de Pontaniou, 29200 BREST
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Getting to Les Ateliers des Capucins
By cable car
By tram
Take the Line A to “Les Capucins” stop.
By car
Park easily at the underground paid car park next to Les Ateliers des Capucins.
→ For more information, visit http://www.brest-park.fr/
By bus
Take the Line 4 to “Les Capucins” stop.
→ Create my itinerary and see timetables at https://www.bibus.fr/
20 minutes walk
from the National Marine Museum
13 minutes
bike ride the Brest train station
20 minutes
by bus
from Oceanopolis
6 hours 49 minutes
flight from New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the media library’s opening hours? Businesses? The cable car?
Opening hours of the media library and businesses can be found on their pages in the Businesses area of our website.
The cable car is in service on the following schedule:
Monday - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Saturday - 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where are Les Ateliers des Capucins?
Situated on the right bank of Brest near Recouvrance district in Les Capucins district at 25 rue de Pontaniou.
How can I get to Les Ateliers des Capucins without taking my car?
The cable car will take you directly from lower Siam to the inside of the building. Other options are the tram Line A or the bus Line 4 and get off at “Les Capucins” stop.
→ Create my itinerary and see timetables at https://www.bibus.fr/
Do you have handicap parking spaces available?
Yes, there are several parking spaces just in front of Les Ateliers des Capucins reserved for people who have a handicap parking permit.
Where can I park my car at Les Ateliers des Capucins?
An underground paid car park is located next to Les Ateliers des Capucins.
→ More information at http://www.brest-park.fr/
Can I organize my child’s birthday party or have a picnic in La Place des Machines?
The space is open to everyone. You are free to come and celebrate a birthday, have a picnic, express yourself through dance, music, come and play with your children, or simply go for a stroll and enjoy the different businesses on site…
The only condition is that if you are organizing an activity or event that could attract a fair amount of people, please write us an email in advance!
⚠️ Alcohol and glass are now allowed.
What is there to do at Les Ateliers des Capucins?
The businesses of Les Ateliers des Capucins offer you a wide range of activities: eating, drinking, moving, climbing, reflecting, listening… There is something for everyone! We also organize various events throughout the year for young and old alike! We invite you to visit the pages of the various businesses and the events calendar to to see what is up and coming.
And don’t forget, you can bring your scooters, skateboards, and children’s bikes to release some energy... or simply have a nice little walk.
What is there to do at Les Ateliers des Capucins?
The businesses of Les Ateliers des Capucins offer you a wide range of activities: eating, drinking, moving, climbing, reflecting, listening… There is something for everyone! We also organize various events throughout the year for young and old alike! We invite you to visit the pages of the various businesses and the events calendar to to see what is up and coming.
And don’t forget, you can bring your scooters, skateboards, and children’s bikes to release some energy... or simply have a nice little walk.
What is there to do at Les Ateliers des Capucins?
The businesses of Les Ateliers des Capucins offer you a wide range of activities: eating, drinking, moving, climbing, reflecting, listening… There is something for everyone! We also organize various events throughout the year for young and old alike! We invite you to visit the pages of the various businesses and the events calendar to to see what is up and coming.
And don’t forget, you can bring your scooters, skateboards, and children’s bikes to release some energy... or simply have a nice little walk.