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Roscoff
Half a day to a full day is enough: walk the harbour, see the chapel and church, then take the boat to Île de Batz. One night if you want thalassotherapy or a slow dinner.
Roscoff is a small port town on a peninsula in the Bay of Morlaix, in Finistère, Brittany. It was a corsair base and is now a ferry terminal for Ireland and the UK, a thalassotherapy centre and a launch point for the Île de Batz. The sights are compact: the harbour, a 16th-century church, a 17th-century chapel on a cliff, and a short boat ride to an island. Most visitors use it as a stop between the ferry and the rest of Brittany, or as a quiet base for a night or two.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed or quiet)
- Airport
- BES
- Nights
- 1
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- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Roscoff17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Roscoff, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyRoscoff is safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBES Brest Bretagne (About 50 km (31 mi); Air France to Paris.BES Brest Bretagne (About 31 mi (50 km); Air France to Paris.
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café crème)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (pint / demi)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus Roscoff–Morlaix, one waycheckabout €5 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedFamily room or gîte (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel or guesthouse, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel or guesthouse, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BES Brest Bretagne (About 50 km (31 mi); Air France to Paris. Bus or taxi to Roscoff.)BES Brest Bretagne (About 31 mi (50 km); Air France to Paris. Bus or taxi to Roscoff.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
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Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Roscoff: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. A car is useful for the outskirts and day trips. Buses run to Morlaix but are infrequent. Bicycle rental available in season.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Île de Batz
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Passenger boat from Roscoff harbour, about 15 min
Small island with a botanical garden, a lighthouse and beaches. Boats run several times a day in season; check the return times.
Morlaix
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus from Roscoff (replaces the train), about 30 min
Town with a viaduct, half-timbered houses and a market on Saturday.
Brest
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or bus via the N12, about 50 min
Naval museum, Oceanopolis aquarium and the harbour. A full day.
Quimper
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via the N12 and D785, about 1 h 15 min
Medieval centre, cathedral and pottery. A full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre / harbour
Walk to restaurants, the church and the ferry terminal. Most hotels and guesthouses here.
Outskirts (near the thalasso centres)
Quieter, closer to the sea and spa facilities; a car or bike helps.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Boat to Île de Batz, return2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Bus Roscoff–Morlaix, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €42 |
| Trip total≈ €233 per person per day, bed included | €466≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; ferry and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café crème) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Galette (buckwheat crêpe) with a filling | €8–14 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Menu du jour (lunch set) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Beer (pint / demi) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) / €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Boat to Île de Batz, returncheck | about €12 (≈ US$14) |
| Bus Roscoff–Morlaix, one waycheck | about €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Parking near the harbour (per day, high season)check | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry timetables change seasonally; book ahead for vehicles.
- Train to Morlaix is replaced by a bus (track damage since 2018).
- Restaurants may close for lunch between 14:00 and 19:00.Restaurants may close for lunch between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
- Parking near the harbour fills up in July and August.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Paris and a consulate in Rennes. Most other countries have embassies in Paris and consulates in Rennes or Brest.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Brest airport → Roscoff: about €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) by taxi, 50 min; bus via Morlaix is cheaper but slower (check)
- Roscoff → Île de Batz: about €12 (≈ US$14) return, 15 min (check)
- Roscoff → Morlaix by bus: about €5 (≈ US$6), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo pleh)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est le ferry ? — Where is the ferry? (oo eh luh feh-ree)
- Une table pour deux, s'il vous plaît — A table for two, please (eun tah-bl poor duh, seel voo pleh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Roscoff. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed or quiet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the harbour, Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz, Chapelle Sainte-Barbe, Île de Batz, thalassotherapy centres.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal opening.
- Ferry terminal page with live departures and parking.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for ferry and bus arrivals.
Sources
- officialRoscoff official tourism site
- officialBrittany Ferries
- secondaryWikivoyage: Roscoff, revision 5112805 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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