Roscoff in 360º - Ash Blagdon 360º Photography

Roscoff in 360º

Enjoy a virtual tour of Roscoff. Made famous by the “Onion Johnnies” Roscoff is surprisingly scenic with some stunning surrounding landscape, floral displays and 16th century granite houses.

Shop Location/Facts Accommodation Getting Around Things To Do Where To Eat & Drink Where To Find Them Helpful Tips Weather Sunrise & Sunset Destinations

Most people don’t stop, usually they get off the ferry and drive through to wherever there destination is. Im happy to say that it is worth the time stopping and wondering around, it’s actually a surprisingly scenic place.

Being a fishing village the town specialises in seafood and I’ve never had a bad meal here. Though way back early 00s I once ordered a steak, it was lovely, but it was only when the bill arrived I read ‘cheval’, yup horse! You won’t get that today though, all steaks I read on menus this time were specified as beef. If your like me and enjoy an ale, then try the local Rosko beer or Kerav Ale, it’s the closest I found to be similar. You might even see a historical parade passing through while enjoying your meal.

The beach is very rocky, but the tide goes out a fair way you could walk to the promenade. Unfortunately I haven’t had the time to walk the promenade yet as we always have one eye on the time to catch the ferry.

The Night life isn’t bad, Le Winch or Le route de Vin were the latest to stay open. We did go into the Rackham for one last beer at around 2am, however being Michelin starred, it’s a little pricey.

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Location/Facts

Roscoff is famous for its onions which used to be sold on the streets of Britain by French farmers who would hang strings of the onions on their bikes as they cycled from town to town selling their wares. These intrepid onion sellers were known as Onion Johnnies

Inhabitants of Roscoff are called in French Roscovites.
Roscoff is also famous for the onions grown nearby, which have even received the prestigious ‘AOC’ (appellation d’origine controllée) to prevent other onions claiming to be Roscoff onions. The high quality of the onions is attributed to the combination of ideal soil and weather conditions.
Mary Queen of Scots came to France in 1548 to marry Francois, son and heir of Henri II, she landed in Roscoff.
The young pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie, landed at Roscoff in 1746 having been defeated at Culloden.
Roscoff is twinned with Great Torrington, United Kingdom.

Accommodation

There’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from luxury 5* hotels to budget 2*, airbnb or campsites. I stayed at the ibis hotel and have no complaints, very comfortable night. Breakfast was included and had the usual croissants etc.

Many hotels in Roscoff are closed from November until April.

Getting Around

Bike, there are a few places you can hire from.
Bus,
- Single ticket: €2 (adult)
- €1,5 (less than 25 years old)
- Free of charge: Children less than 4 years old.
Car,From October until June, parking is free everyday and everywhere in Roscoff.
Taxi,
- Arno Taxi: 0033 6 74 89 40 79 – 00 33 2 98 29 79 32
- Taxi Chapalain: 00 33 6 18 35 22 36
- Taxi Le Bos Eric: 00 33 7 82 35 36 23
- Taxis Laurent Le Pors ( cars and minibus from 8 to 17 passengers seats): 00 33 2 98 67 00 00
- Taxi Lionel Miossec: 00 33 2 98 69 79 33 – 00 33 6 27 25 78 59
Train, There is a SNCF railway station in Roscoff. There is no train anymore but the company offers bus line from Roscoff to Morlaix. This bus loads passengers directly from the station.
Walking, It’s pretty flat, so you can easily walk everywhere.

Things To Do

Chapel Sainte Barbe
Jardin Exotique (The Exotic Garden of Roscoff)
Thalasso
Ile de Batz (short 15min ferry to the island)
The Onion Johnny museum
There is a weekly open-air market every Wednesday.
There is an annual ‘Fete de l’oignon de Roscoff’ held in August where you have the chance to sample such treats as the local onion tart.
Walk to the end of Roscoff promenade that eventually disappears beneath the surface. originally extended all the way to the Ile de Batz, a small island now reached by ferry from Roscoff.

Where To Eat & Drink

The best place is the quay area, try the local beer Rosko, closest thing I found similar to an ale.

Auberge Du Quai (enjoyed a 3 course meal here)
Cafe Pierre
La Route des Vins (latest open bar)
La Winch (Sports bar)
Pizzeria Marie Stuart
Rackham (Michelin *)

Where To Find Them

Helpful Tips

The best place to eat & drink is the quay area, try the local beer Rosko, closest thing I found similar to an ale.
There is a weekly open-air market every Wednesday.
There is an annual ‘Fete de l’oignon de Roscoff’ held in August where you have the chance to sample such treats as the local onion tart.
Taxi,
- Arno Taxi: 0033 6 74 89 40 79 – 00 33 2 98 29 79 32
- Taxi Chapalain: 00 33 6 18 35 22 36
- Taxi Le Bos Eric: 00 33 7 82 35 36 23
- Taxis Laurent Le Pors ( cars and minibus from 8 to 17 passengers seats): 00 33 2 98 67 00 00
- Taxi Lionel Miossec: 00 33 2 98 69 79 33 – 00 33 6 27 25 78 59
The railway station car park is long-term parking (more than 48hours) and it is free parking.
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