Fort Montbarey, fort in France
Fort Montbarey features defensive walls, artillery positions, and exhibition spaces dedicated to World War II history and regional military heritage.
The fort, constructed from 1777 to 1784 under Louis XVI orders, served as a German stronghold during World War II until its capture in September 1944.
The Memorial Museum of Finistère displays over 10,000 documents, photographs, and artifacts that detail local resistance activities during World War II.
Visitors can explore both indoor exhibitions and outdoor military installations, including a British Churchill tank and an American halftrack vehicle.
The museum exhibits include an original deportation wagon, documenting the transportation of prisoners during the Holocaust from the Finistère region.
Location: Brest
Inception: 1777
Address: All. de Bir Hakeim, 29200 Brest, France 29200 Brest
Phone: +33695554355
Website: https://montbarey.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.37821,-4.54836
Latest update: October 12, 2025 15:51
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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