BrittanySights

Dark sights in Brittany

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    Île du Grand Bé

    At low tide, cross the beach to walk out via the Porte des Bés to this rocky islet, where the great St-Malo-born 18th-century writer Chateaubriand is buried. Once the tide rushes in, the causeway remains impassable for about six hours - check tide times with the tourist office. Depths can be deceptive; if you get caught out, stay on the islet until the tide subsides.

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  2. B

    Fort National

    Fort National is the remains of the former prison. The ramparts' northern stretch looks out across to the remains, which are are only accessible at low tide.

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