Fort-la-Latte, Plévenon, France

Fort-la-Latte or Castle of La Latte was built on a small piece of land at the Baie de la Fresnaye in the 14th century. In 1379 it was conquered by Bertrand du Guesclin. It was besieged by the English in 1490 and by the holy League in 1597. Garangeau under the reign of Louis XIV turned the castle into a fortress, using Vauban's building plans. They used canon batteries, stationed in Fort La Latte, to defend Saint-Malo against English and Dutch attacks. In the year 1793, a melting furnace for cannon balls was built and some counter-revolutionary suspects were imprisoned at Fort la Latte. The last attack happened in 1815 during the Hundred Days (French Cent-Jours) (also known as the Waterloo Campaign, it describes Napoleons return to power between 20 March 1815 to 28 June 1815), when a few men from Saint-Malo unsuccessfully attacked the castle.

Various films have been shot at this site. Today Fort-la-Latte is a famous tourist attraction.

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Andreea Padureanu (8 months ago)
Beautiful fortress to visit, you get an audio guide included in the ticket both in French and English. Great value for money, is worth the visit and the view is amazing.

Alwin Kruijt (9 months ago)
Very nice views from this little but famous fort. The big tower lacks some safety rails on the stairs, so wear sensible shoes.

Max Deguy (9 months ago)
Great for families, not too crowded. Awesome view from the top of the keep!

Michael Bolt (10 months ago)
Excellent and very worthwhile to see. Be warned there is a walk to get there downhill. Also, for those who don't like heights, it might be a challenge. The Fort is incredibly well kept and amazing views over the bay and sea. The gardens were also very pretty.

Turi Galbraith (2 years ago)
Such a beautiful castle with stunning panoramic views to the English Channel. Well worth a visit, although it’s a long walk from the free parking areas to the castle.

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