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Fort National

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Fort National

Name: Fort National
Rating: 2

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Location: Brittany, France

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1. Château de Saint-Malo – Fort à la Reine loop from Rochebonne

11.9km

03:03

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Saint-Malo Castle – Esplanade Saint Vincent loop from Saint-Servan

12.0km

03:05

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Saint-Malo Castle – Esplanade Saint Vincent loop from Le Tertre de Beaulieu

12.3km

03:11

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andy

July 18, 2024

The Fort National is a fortress on a tidal island off Saint-Malo. The rocks of the island on which the Fort National is located were used as a landmark for ships in the Middle Ages.

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

October 6, 2025

The fortress was built in 1689 by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, the famous military engineer of King Louis XIV, to protect the city from attacks from the sea. At that time, Saint-Malo was a prosperous seafaring city that was frequently threatened by pirates.

Visitor tips:
1/ The best time to visit is at low tide to reach the fortress on foot.
2/ Sturdy shoes are recommended, as the path to the fort is over uneven rock.
3/ Can be combined with a walk along the city walls of Saint-Malo.

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Elevation 50 m

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Fort National

1. Château de Saint-Malo – Fort à la Reine loop from Rochebonne

2. Saint-Malo Castle – Esplanade Saint Vincent loop from Saint-Servan

3. Saint-Malo Castle – Esplanade Saint Vincent loop from Le Tertre de Beaulieu

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