A Common History: France, America & the World Wars in partnership with The HISTORY Channel
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Port
Brest, France
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Explore French-American History in Brest with the History Channel.
In partnership with the History Channel, delve into the deep historical ties between France and America in the town of Plougastel-Daoulas and Brest.
Begin at the Plougastel Calvary, built between 1602 and 1604 to commemorate the end of the bubonic plague. Learn about its survival during WWII, thanks to John Davis Skilton, an Army officer and curator, who founded the Calvary Restoration Fund to repair the damage caused during the bombardment of Brest in 1944.
Next, visit the World War I Naval Monument, overlooking Brest’s harbor. This critical base supported over 700,000 American Expeditionary Forces as they arrived in France, symbolizing the enduring French-American alliance.
Conclude at the Castle of Brest, home to the National Naval Museum, where exhibits showcase centuries of naval history, from the Revolutionary War to modern naval achievements. Discover artifacts celebrating the lasting friendship between these nations.
Notes: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Museum entry requires navigating several steps. Audio headsets included.