Penfeld

Penfeld
Penfeld River and the arsenal of Brest
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBrittany
MouthAtlantic Ocean
  location
Brest
  coordinates
48°22′40″N 4°29′38″W / 48.37778°N 4.49389°W / 48.37778; -4.49389
Length16 km (9.9 mi)

The Penfeld (French pronunciation: [pɛ̃fɛl]; Breton: Penfell) is a 16 km (9.9 mi) French coastal river. The town of Brest, in Finistère, has grown up on its left (east) bank.