Old harbour
Walk the waterfront beside fishing boats, granite houses and seafood restaurants.
Explore Roscoff’s granite harbour town, beaches and Breton character, then sail directly to Plymouth or Cork from the modern Port du Bloscon terminal.
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Roscoff is both a major western Channel ferry gateway and an attractive Breton destination in its own right, with granite streets, a working harbour and easy island excursions.
The historic centre clusters around the old harbour with granite merchant houses, seafood restaurants and the Gothic church of Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz.
Passenger boats leave the old harbour area for nearby Île de Batz, a compact island of beaches, gardens and coastal paths that makes an easy half-day or full-day excursion.
Brittany Ferries continues to link Roscoff with Plymouth and Cork in 2026, making the port especially useful for travellers heading directly into western Brittany.
The ferry terminal is at Port du Bloscon east of the historic centre. It is separate from the old harbour, so allow time to reach the correct port entrance before check-in.
Roscoff is also a strong base for exploring the wider Bay of Morlaix, including Carantec, Saint-Pol-de-Léon and the historic town of Morlaix. Travellers with a car can easily turn an overnight ferry arrival into a broader Finistère road trip.
The town has a distinctive food identity built around seafood, Breton crêpes and the famous Roscoff onion. The waterfront and old centre are compact enough to explore on foot, making Roscoff enjoyable even on a short pre- or post-ferry stay.
Roscoff combines a handsome Breton centre with beaches, island trips and an excellent base for exploring Finistère.
Walk the waterfront beside fishing boats, granite houses and seafood restaurants.
Take the short passenger boat to an island of beaches, gardens and coastal paths.
See Roscoff’s distinctive late-Gothic parish church and carved stone details.
Explore a cliffside botanical garden overlooking the harbour and Bay of Morlaix.
Discover the story of Roscoff onion sellers who travelled seasonally to Britain.
Use Roscoff as a base for beaches, Morlaix Bay and the wider north Brittany coastline.
Browse Roscoff, Morlaix Bay, Breton food and coastal experiences to combine with your ferry crossing.
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Allow enough time for passport, vehicle and boarding formalities, particularly during summer weekends. The old harbour is not the international ferry terminal.
Current 2026 services link Roscoff with Plymouth in southwest England and Cork in Ireland. Both routes carry vehicles and foot passengers on conventional ferries.
Brittany Ferries operates from Port du Bloscon on the eastern side of Roscoff. The ferry port is well signposted from the main roads and sits a short drive from the historic centre.
Roscoff is compact on foot, with regional buses and rail useful for Morlaix and onward travel through Brittany.
The old harbour, historic centre and nearby beaches are easy to explore on foot.
Roscoff has local rail connections via Morlaix for onward journeys across Brittany and France. Find Roscoff rail tickets here...
A car makes it easy to explore Morlaix Bay, the Pink Granite Coast and western Brittany after your ferry crossing.
The historic centre is best for atmosphere, restaurants and walking, while seafront accommodation suits a quieter coastal stay.
International Brittany Ferries services use Port du Bloscon, east of Roscoff’s historic old harbour.
Brittany Ferries operates current services between Roscoff and Plymouth, and between Roscoff and Cork.
Yes. The principal Plymouth and Cork services carry vehicles as well as foot passengers.
No. The international terminal is at Port du Bloscon, separate from the old harbour used by local boats.
Yes. Local passenger boats make the short crossing from the old harbour area to Île de Batz.
The old harbour, Île de Batz, Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz and Jardin Exotique are highlights.
Yes. Local rail services connect Roscoff with Morlaix, where wider French rail connections are available.
Yes, particularly for summer vehicles, cabins and weekend travel.
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