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Discovery of the isthmus of Penthièvre

The isthmus of Penthièvre is located near Quiberon in Brittany

The isthmus of Penthièvre is a small strip of land and sand that connects the peninsula of Quiberon with the mainland. Without this isthmus, Quiberon would become an island. The visit does not take long. There are beaches where you can swim. The site is interesting but has nothing exceptional. To be seen if you are in the area or if you go to Quiberon.

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Duration: 1 h.
Practical information

The isthmus of Penthièvre

The photo shows Quiberon Bay on one side, the Atlantic Ocean on the other and the road and railway line in the middle. The Penthièvre isthmus is a narrow strip of land that links the Quiberon peninsula to the mainland. Located in Morbihan in Brittany, this isthmus is famous for its natural beauty and its strategic position between the sea and the bay.
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SNCF stop

This train stop is only used by the Tire-bouchon (a tourist train) which links Auray to the Quiberon peninsula during the summer season. It runs every day in July and August.
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The fort seen from afar

Construction of the fort began in 1748. It was intended to protect Lorient from English attacks.
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Military land

The photo is explanatory, the fort is still in use, it is the commando training ground, you can just visit a small part of it.
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Memorial

The fort, which took part in the defences of the Atlantic Wall, was also used as a prison during the Second World War. On 13 July 1944 the Germans executed 59 patriots.
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View of the ocean

If you wish, you can continue the walk along the beach and return to the coastal path.
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Entrance to an underground

At the end of the underground passage a cross commemorates the execution of the 59 patriots. Please note that the fort cannot be visited. Only the crypt and the memorial are accessible outside.
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The cross of remembrance

The underground ends here.
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Training Center

You can't go any further into the fort, but you can observe the routes that commandos have to take to train. It really makes you want to try it yourself.
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Training Tyrolean traverse

The military might consider offering this attraction to tourists. I'm sure it would be a big hit!
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