Fort du Cabellou

Fort du Cabellou sits at the entrance of La Forêt Bay and features six embrasures facing the ocean along with two protective half-bastions at its entrance. The rectangular structure combines these defensive elements with separate rooms for troops and ammunition storage.

The fort was built in 1746 to protect the coast during military tensions with England and to secure the strategic waterways in this region. It was part of a broader defensive strategy that included multiple fortifications along the Breton coast.

The fort displays French coastal defense architecture with its circular design that combines a guardhouse and reinforced powder magazine with stone roofing. Visitors can observe these features while walking through and understand how such places functioned in practice.

The site is located on Allée du Fort in Concarneau and is accessible to visitors interested in exploring military architecture and regional defensive structures. It helps to wear sturdy shoes since the ground can be uneven and access to some areas may be limited due to the structure's age.

The name Cabellou comes from an old Breton word meaning warlike, reflecting the dangerous nature of this coastal location according to historical maps. This language connection shows how locals perceived the area long before the fort was constructed.

Location: Concarneau

Architects: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban

Address: allée du Fort

GPS coordinates: 47.85600,-3.91888

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25