Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Fort Saint-Père

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 92,640 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Fort Saint-Père

Fort Saint-Père, Military fort in Saint-Père-Marc-en-Poulet, France.

Fort Saint-Père is a quadrilateral fort with four corner bastions (Roy, Artois, Reine, Monsieur) linked by thick ramparts and set within a wide ditch. Its entrance was closed by a drawbridge flanked by two guardhouses. The powder magazine measures 46 by 13 metres, and 26 casemates housed 600 soldiers. A low stone wall and a stone building with a rounded brick arch and four red doors stand near the grounds.

The fortification was built between 1777 and 1785 under King Louis XVI to protect Saint-Malo's land route from British threats. Construction occurred during a period when France was strengthening its coastal defenses.

Since 1994 the fort has hosted La Route du Rock, which moved here after a test concert by Noir Désir in August 1993. The powder magazine's buttresses serve as artists' dressing rooms, the 1880 arsenal as the canteen, and the King's and Queen's bastions as offices and press space. No Logo BZH has been held here since 2017, drawing up to 42,000 festival-goers in August 2023.

The fort sits approximately 9 kilometers south of Saint-Malo and is accessible year-round. The grounds are maintained using an ecological approach with grazing goats to naturally manage vegetation.

Inside the fort lies one of Europe's largest 18th-century powder magazines, constructed with external buttresses for reinforcement. This massive structure demonstrates the careful engineering required for storing explosives safely.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,640 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
GPS coordinates
48.56870,-1.92596
Latest update
October 25, 2026 02:45
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Fort Saint-Père - Military fort in Saint-Père-Marc-en-Poulet, France » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.