Kerlembarz

Kerlembarz is a hamlet in Plouzané, Arrondissement de Brest, Brittany. Kerlembarz is situated nearby to the hamlet Ty Baol, as well as near Kerjourdren.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort du Mengant and Lighthouse Le Minou.

Fort du Mengant

Fort

Photo: Helmut Seger, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The fort du Mengant or fort du Léon in the commune of Plouzané is part of the defences of the roadstead of Brest. It is made up of a high battery, with a now-destroyed artillery tower, and a lower semi-circular battery at the foot of the cliff, with two small powder magazines. Fort du Mengant is situated 2½ km southeast of Kerlembarz.

Lighthouse Le Minou

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Rundvald, Public domain.

The Petit Minou Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the roadstead of Brest, standing in front of the Fort du Petit Minou, in the commune of Plouzané. By aligning it with the Phare du Portzic, it shows the safe route to follow for ships to enter the roadstead. Lighthouse Le Minou is situated 3 km south of Kerlembarz.

École nationale d’ingénieurs de Brest

College

Photo: ZeWaren, Public domain.

The École nationale d'ingénieurs de Brest is a French grande école leading to the French Diplôme d'Ingénieur under the authority of the French Ministry of Education and Research. École nationale d’ingénieurs de Brest is situated 3 km east of Kerlembarz.