Place Nicolas Copernic

Place Nicolas Copernic is a square in Brittany, France. Place Nicolas Copernic is situated nearby to the college Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Terrasse de l’IUEM.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include École nationale d’ingénieurs de Brest and Fort du Dellec.

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 300 metres northwest of Place Nicolas Copernic.

Fort du Dellec

Ruins

Photo: Llorenzi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Forming part of the chain of fortifications along the goulet de Brest, the fort du Dellec was built by Vauban in the 17th century, then rebuilt several times, notably in the 19th century when casemates were added for barracks and munitions storage. Fort du Dellec is situated 780 metres southwest of Place Nicolas Copernic.

Fort de Portzic

Fort

Photo: Llorenzi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Fort de Portzic was built near the town of Brest by Vauban between 1693 and 1699 as part of the defences of the goulet de Brest. It faces the pointe des Espagnols and was improved and enlarged over time, since it formed the town's last and innermost defence. Fort de Portzic is situated 2 km east of Place Nicolas Copernic.