Fort Montbarey, Brest

Name: Fort Montbarey
Address: allee de Bir Hakeim, Brest, 29200, France
Telephone: +33 2 98 05 39 46

#11 among attractions in Brest

Military museum, Forts and castles, Museum

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The Fort Montbarey is a fortified stronghold, built between 1777 and 1784, to the west of Brest. The fort is similar to the related Questel Fort. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1784 (240 years ago)Coordinates: 48°22'42"N, 4°32'54"W

Address

allee de Bir HakeimSaint-Pierre (Rural Ouest)Brest 29200 France

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+33 2 98 05 39 46

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Fort Montbarey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Brest, Tour Tanguy, Portzic Lighthouse, Cinémathèque de Bretagne.

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Museum, Historical place, History museum
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Cinema, Nightlife
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Forts and castles, View point
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1.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort de Portzic, Brest
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Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
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Bridge
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