Fort de Toulbroc'h, Military fort near Brest, France

Fort de Toulbroc'h is a group of military remains on the goulet de Brest at Locmaria-Plouzané, reached by the GR34 coastal path at pointe du Grand Minou. Its rough grey stone wall has a grass-covered sloped top and a row of arched openings: one large arch with a lighter stone doorway and three smaller arches with rectangular frames. A brick band arches across the facade, where the word "AREN" is painted in white.

The structure was built in 1884 as part of France's coastal defense system and served as a defensive point through several conflicts. During World War II it was held by German troops before allied forces captured it in 1944.

The fort stands on the site of a tour-modèle no. 3 type 1811, a coastal tower built in 1812, and its 1884 buildings replaced it. Visitors can see the name "AREN" painted in white outlined letters above the arched openings of the stone facade, alongside later graffiti. The site is now held by the Conservatoire du littoral, which acquired the Toulbroc'h battery by an agreement signed on 17 February 1993.

Reach the site on foot via the GR34 coastal path at the pointe du Grand Minou, in Locmaria-Plouzané. The remains stand on open ground beside the path, with no facilities or marked visitor route; wear walking shoes and expect uneven, unmaintained surfaces. The site was transferred to the Conservatoire du littoral in 1993.

The capture of this fort took only minutes in 1944 when American rangers surprised the German defenders stationed there. This rapid operation remains notable for its speed and efficiency during the Atlantic Wall campaign.