Fort du Petit Bé - Saint-Malo, France
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N 48° 39.150 W 002° 02.317
30U E 570805 N 5389272
[EN] The island of Petit Bé (or Bey) and its fort are located a few hundred meters from the ramparts of Saint-Malo and a few tens of meters from the Grand Bé. [FR] L'île du Petit Bé (ou Bey) et son fort se situent à quelques centaines de mètres des remparts de Saint-Malo et à quelques dizaines de mètres du Grand Bé.
Waymark Code: WM11GV5
Location: Bretagne, France
Date Posted: 10/22/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
Views: 6

"The fort was built in the 17th century as part of a defensive belt designed by Vauban to protect the city of Saint-Malo from attacks by English or Dutch enemy squadrons.

This belt also included Fort National, Fort Harbor, Fort La Conche, forts Cézembre and the tip of the Varde (the latter two were destroyed) and the city walls itself.

The fort was built by the Silesian engineer Siméon Garangeau. It consists of a large platform, a three-storey building and two bastions and could accommodate up to 160 soldiers to serve 19 guns and 2 mortars.

Property of the French army until 1885, it is then downgraded and given back to the city of Saint-Malo. It is classified as historical monuments by order of October 29, 19211, but is abandoned until 2000, when the city signed a lease with an association for its renovation and its opening to the public. It can be visited at low tide. "

Sources : The Fort from what Wikipedia tells us

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" Le fort a été construit au XVIIe siècle. Il faisait partie d'une ceinture défensive conçue par Vauban et destinée à protéger la ville de Saint-Malo d'attaques des escadres ennemies anglaises ou hollandaises.

Cette ceinture comprenait également le fort National, le fort Harbour, le fort de La Conchée, les forts de Cézembre et de la pointe de la Varde (ces deux derniers ouvrages ont été détruits) et les remparts de la ville elle-même.

Le fort a été construit par l'ingénieur malouin Siméon Garangeau. Il se compose d’une vaste plateforme, d’un bâtiment sur trois niveaux et de deux bastions et pouvait accueillir jusqu'à 160 soldats pour servir 19 canons et 2 mortiers.

Propriété de l'armée française jusqu’en 1885, il est ensuite déclassé et redonné à la ville de Saint-Malo. Il est classé au titre des monuments historiques par arrêté du 29 octobre 19211, mais est délaissé jusqu'en 2000, année où la ville signe un bail avec une association pour sa rénovation et son ouverture au public. Il peut se visiter à marée basse. "

Sources : Le Fort d'après ce que nous dit Wikipédia

The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1692

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": France

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Cultural and heritage site / Site culturel et patrimonial

This site is administered by ----: The City of Saint-Malo / La Ville de Saint-Malo

If admission is charged -: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]

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