Fort de Bertheaume — Forgotten History, Plougonvelin, France

Forgotten History

Fort de Bertheaume

Plougonvelin, France

Fort de Bertheaume is a fort in Plougonvelin, in the Department of Finistère, France, in the cultural region of Brittany. It is located on a tidal island that nowadays connects to the mainland via a footbridge. The fort sits well above sea level, and its steep cliffs have rendered it easily defended for centuries. Since the 17th century, the fort's role has been to monitor the Goulet de Brest, the straits of Brest.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Plougonvelin, France
Coordinates
48.33694, -4.69750
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q541130

What is Fort de Bertheaume?

Fort de Bertheaume is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Saint-Mathieu lighthouse, Petit Minou Lighthouse, Kermorvan lighthouse, Toulinguet Lighthouse.

Where is Fort de Bertheaume?

Fort de Bertheaume is in Plougonvelin, France. Coordinates: 48.33694, -4.69750.

How do I get to Fort de Bertheaume?

Fort de Bertheaume is at Plougonvelin, France (48.33694, -4.69750). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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