Situated on a rock in the sea some 3.5 km north of Saint-Malo, Fort de la Conchée was built to defend the seaward side of that town. The fort was essentially a large battery, with two storeys of guns, one enclosed and one on the roof of the fort. |
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Construction of the fort, which was designed by Vauban, began in 1693. The fort's presence was justified in 1695, when it drove away an English fleet that was approaching Saint-Malo. The relief map shown here was made from a plan that was later modified, but the essential form of the fort remained the same. The fort was severely damaged during the Second World War, but is currently being restored. |