Batterie Beaufort

Batterie Beaufort is a ruins in Roscanvel, Arrondissement of Châteaulin, Brittany. Batterie Beaufort is situated nearby to the fort Batterie de Rupture casematée, as well as near Batterie Basse de Cornouaille.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Batterie de Cornouaille and Fort du Mengant.

Batterie de Cornouaille

Ruins

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Batterie de Cornouaille is a ruins, which is situated 150 metres southwest of Batterie Beaufort.

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 northwest of Batterie Beaufort.

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 3½ km west of Batterie Beaufort.