The Capucins Workshop, a cultural and leisure space in Brest
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If you're looking for an original outing, combining culture, leisure activities, and exceptional views: welcome to the Ateliers des Capucins, located just minutes from the Hotel Le Barracuda & Spa. This former industrial wasteland has become, in just a few years, an iconic Brest landmark, with the mottos of freedom and pluralism!
From the moment you enter, the place will impress you.
With its 10,000 m² of space, 15-meter-high ceilings, and natural light filtering through the glass roofs, the Place des Machines alone offers an extraordinary space.
You can stroll there, ride a bike or skateboard, organize a birthday party, or simply enjoy a moment of relaxation.
Open daily and free of charge, the place invites you to experience freedom. But the Ateliers des Capucins isn't just about its grandeur: it's also a true third place where creativity, culture, innovation, and conviviality blend together.
Move from a virtual reality simulator to an art exhibition, attend a concert, or participate in a creative workshop... At the Ateliers des Capucins, anything is possible!
You can choose from:
Throughout the year, events punctuate the life of this unique Brest location.
Note the back-to-school season: the Brest en bulles festival on September 20th and 21st, featuring more than 40 comic book authors, screenings, concerts, and comic book-themed events.
Opening Hours
From 10 a.m. to midnight on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
From 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and the eve of public holidays.
Book one of the 90 bright and spacious rooms at the Appart'Hôtel Le Barracuda & Spa to discover this lively and inspiring Brest location!
The Ateliers des Capucins: a huge and vibrant space to explore freely in Brest
From the moment you enter, the place will impress you.
With its 10,000 m² of space, 15-meter-high ceilings, and natural light filtering through the glass roofs, the Place des Machines alone offers an extraordinary space.
You can stroll there, ride a bike or skateboard, organize a birthday party, or simply enjoy a moment of relaxation.
Open daily and free of charge, the place invites you to experience freedom. But the Ateliers des Capucins isn't just about its grandeur: it's also a true third place where creativity, culture, innovation, and conviviality blend together.
Activities for all tastes at the Ateliers des Capucins
Move from a virtual reality simulator to an art exhibition, attend a concert, or participate in a creative workshop... At the Ateliers des Capucins, anything is possible!
You can choose from:
- Spend time in the library with over 120,000 books.
- Watch a movie comfortably seated in the state-of-the-art cinema.
- Take advantage of the coworking spaces.
- Take a stroll around the climbing hall or the food court, which overlooks the harbor.
- Take the cable car to fly over the Penfeld River with a breathtaking view of the military port, the Pointe des Espagnols, and the Portzic lighthouse.
Throughout the year, events punctuate the life of this unique Brest location.
Note the back-to-school season: the Brest en bulles festival on September 20th and 21st, featuring more than 40 comic book authors, screenings, concerts, and comic book-themed events.
Opening Hours
From 10 a.m. to midnight on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
From 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and the eve of public holidays.
Book one of the 90 bright and spacious rooms at the Appart'Hôtel Le Barracuda & Spa to discover this lively and inspiring Brest location!
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