Can you visit Fort du Guesclin?

No, the fort is privately owned and its interior cannot be visited; it can only be viewed from outside.

How do you get to the Île du Guesclin?

The island is connected to the coast by a sandy causeway that is only passable at low tide.

Who lived at Fort du Guesclin?

Singer Léo Ferré lived there for about ten years, from 1959 to 1968, and wrote several songs during that time.

Who built the current fort?

The present structure dates from the eighteenth century and was built to designs by Vauban, on the remains of an earlier medieval castle.

Where is Fort du Guesclin located?

It stands in the commune of Saint-Coulomb, in Ille-et-Vilaine, between Saint-Malo and Cancale.

Fort Du Guesclin

Saint-Coulomb

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Where: Saint-Coulomb

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Fort du Guesclin stands in Saint-Coulomb (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Fort du Guesclin stands on a rocky islet linked to the coast at Saint-Coulomb during low tide, between Saint-Malo and Cancale. Built in the eighteenth century to Vauban's design on the site of a medieval castle, it was later converted into a private residence. Singer Léo Ferré lived there for about ten years and wrote several songs on the island, including La Mémoire et la Mer. The fort remains privately owned today and can be seen from the shore or while crossing the sandy causeway.

Written from Fort du Guesclin

What to know

The island can only be reached on foot during low tide, so check tide times before setting out.
The fort is privately owned and cannot be visited inside.
The crossing follows a sandy and rocky causeway, so suitable footwear is recommended.
The site is located in the commune of Saint-Coulomb, between Saint-Malo and Cancale.
There are no visitor facilities on the islet itself.

Where this château is

Saint-Coulomb · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

Saint-Coulomb

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA35004193

Frequently asked

Can you visit Fort du Guesclin?: No, the fort is privately owned and its interior cannot be visited; it can only be viewed from outside.
How do you get to the Île du Guesclin?: The island is connected to the coast by a sandy causeway that is only passable at low tide.
Who lived at Fort du Guesclin?: Singer Léo Ferré lived there for about ten years, from 1959 to 1968, and wrote several songs during that time.
Who built the current fort?: The present structure dates from the eighteenth century and was built to designs by Vauban, on the remains of an earlier medieval castle.
Where is Fort du Guesclin located?: It stands in the commune of Saint-Coulomb, in Ille-et-Vilaine, between Saint-Malo and Cancale.