Forming part of the chain of fortifications along the goulet de Brest, the fort du Dellec was built by Vauban in the 17th century, then rebuilt several times, notably in the 19th century when casemates were added for barracks and munitions storage. A German blockhouse typical of those on the

Atlantic Wall The Atlantic Wall (german: link=no, Atlantikwall) was an extensive system of coastal defences and fortifications built by Nazi Germany between 1942 and 1944 along the coast of continental Europe and Scandinavia as a defence against an anticip ...

was also added here by the Germans. It is located on the coastal paths between Brest and Le Conquet in the commune of

Plouzané Plouzané () is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. History The shores south of Plouzané are in a strategic location for the defense of the Goulet de Brest strait and were fortified by Sébastien Le Pr ...

. The fort has been open to the public for some years. Two viewing points allow views of the cliffs of the Crozon peninsula and the Goulet, and there is a marina in a nearby small creek.

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Fort du Dellec
photos)
Position of Fort de Dellec
(Inventory and photos)
Plouzané site
{{coord, 48, 21, 8, N, 4, 34, 5, W, type:landmark_region:FR, display=title Dellec Tourist attractions in Finistère