Fort de Penthièvre
Fort de Penthièvre, Military fort in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, France.
The stone fortress stands at the narrowest point of the Quiberon peninsula, controlling access to the strategic coastal area.
The fort, constructed in 1747 under Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, served as a defensive structure following raids on the Brittany coast.
The memorial site within the fort grounds commemorates 59 resistance fighters who lost their lives during World War II executions.
Access to the fort remains limited as it functions as a training facility for the 3rd Marine Infantry Regiment of Vannes.
The fort changed its name to Fort Sans-Culotte in 1795 during a four-day siege that ended due to provision shortages.
Location: Saint-Pierre-Quiberon
Inception: 1748
Made from material: stone
Address: Penthièvre 56510 Saint-Pierre-Quiberon
Website: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_de_Penthi%C3%A8vre
GPS coordinates: 47.54350,-3.13679
Latest update: September 8, 2025 08:43
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