Entrée Abri Sadi Carnot, World War II memorial bunker in Brest, France.
The Sadi Carnot shelter consists of a 300-meter underground tunnel system connecting Rue Sadi Carnot to the Tourville military gate in Brest.
Built in 1943 as a German defensive structure, this bunker experienced a catastrophic explosion on September 9, 1944, resulting in 371 French civilian casualties.
The memorial now contains portraits created by artist Guy Denning and glass walls inscribed with names of those who perished in the 1944 tragedy.
Visitors can explore the shelter through guided tours that present historical photographs, testimonies, and exhibits about wartime life in Brest.
The facility transformed from a wartime shelter to a Cold War nuclear bunker in the 1960s before becoming a memorial site in 2008.
Location: Brest
Inception: January 1, 1943
Address: Bd de la Marine, 29200 Brest, France 29200 Brest 29200 Brest
GPS coordinates: 48.38530,-4.49420
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:26
Brest, a port city in Finistère, has an important maritime and military heritage. The city hosts Océanopolis, an ocean discovery center, several museums including the National Maritime Museum, historical fortifications, and cultural spaces like Les Ateliers des Capucins. The military and commercial port structures the city, complemented by natural sites, beaches, and gardens. Post-war reconstruction architecture coexists with preserved elements like Saint-Malo Street and the Tanguy Tower.
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Donjon du château de Brest
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Bastion de Sourdéac
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Péristyle de la caserne Fautras
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L'arbre empathique
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