Fort de Penfeld, Military fort in Brest, France
The pentagon-shaped fortification stretches across 100 meters on each side, surrounded by a 10-meter-wide moat with firing slots in the counterscarp gallery.
Constructed between 1777 and 1783, Fort de Penfeld provided critical defense for Brest's arsenal by controlling access to the Penfeld River.
The fort represents French military architecture from the late 18th century, featuring bastions, artillery positions, and underground tunnels for water management.
The municipality of Guilers currently manages the fort and organizes guided visits during Heritage Days in September.
The fort contained casemates designed to house 539 soldiers and support 34 artillery pieces, including 10 on a semicircular artillery platform.
Location: Brest
Inception: 1776
GPS coordinates: 48.40814,-4.52949
Latest update: May 16, 2025 10:24
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