BlockHaus de Bringuiller

BlockHaus de Bringuiller is a military fortification on the Landrellec peninsula with views toward the Triagoz lighthouse and the Seven Islands offshore. The structure features thick concrete walls designed for coastal surveillance and defense.

Built in the 1940s as part of the German Atlantic Wall, the blockhouse was designed to monitor Allied naval movements during World War II. After the war ended, the fortification fell into disuse but remains visible in the landscape.

The site shows how military structures shaped coastal defense thinking during wartime. Walking through reveals the concrete ways soldiers monitored and protected this remote headland.

The blockhouse is accessible via coastal walking routes including the GR34 long-distance trail connecting nearby towns. The area is exposed to sea winds and weather, so sturdy footwear and wind protection are recommended.

The landscape nearby reveals granite quarry marks and drill holes from past mining operations, creating an unexpected layering of industrial history. Wild horses from the Camargue breed now roam these same grounds, grazing naturally amid the ruins.

Location: Pleumeur-Bodou

Address: 19 Chem. de Bringuiller, 22560 Pleumeur-Bodou, France

GPS coordinates: 48.82308,-3.53892

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:30