Solidor Tower

Solidor Tower is a strengthened keep with three linked towers, located in the estuary of the river Rance in Brittany. It was built between 1369 and 1382 by John IV, Duke of Brittany to control access to the Rance at a time when the city of Saint-Malo did not recognize his authority.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Aleth Cathedral and Mémorial 39-45 de Saint-Malo.

Aleth Cathedral

Ruins

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Aleth Cathedral was a Roman Catholic church located in Saint-Servan in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France. It was the cathedral of the diocese of Aleth. Aleth was a Gallo-Roman settlement on a peninsula on one side of the Rance estuary. Aleth Cathedral is situated 210 metres north of Solidor Tower.

Mémorial 39-45 de Saint-Malo

Museum

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Mémorial 39-45 de Saint-Malo is a museum, which is situated 430 metres northwest of Solidor Tower.

Fort d’Aleth

Castle

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Fort d’Aleth is a castle, which is situated 440 metres northwest of Solidor Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dinard and Paramé.

Dinard

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Dinard is a French commune on the Côte d'Émeraude of Brittany. Its beaches and mild climate make it a holiday destination. With its international film festival, villas, sumptuous hotels and casino, Dinard is regarded as one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in all of France.

Paramé

Suburb

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Paramé is a former town and commune of France on the north coast of Brittany. Paramé merged with Saint-Servan to form the commune of Saint-Malo in 1967. Paramé is situated 4 km northeast of Solidor Tower.