Experts' Choice Award Fort National
What the experts agree on
This Vauban-built 17th-century fort sits on a rocky outcrop reachable only at low tide, offering guided dungeon tours plus rewarding bay views for independent wanderers.
Fodor's "Lying offshore and accessible by causeway at low tide only, the "Bastille of Brittany" is a massive fortress with a dungeon constructed in 1689 by military-engineering genius Sébastien de..." Full review
Lonely Planet "The St-Malo ramparts' northern stretch looks across to the remains of this former prison...standing atop a rocky outcrop, the fort can only be accessed at low tide." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Forming a single body with the rock this forward bastion guaranteed the protection of the city. Vauban built it in 1689." Full review
Frommer's "Thirty-five-minute guided tours take you into the dungeon and explain the fort’s history; it’s equally rewarding to wander on your own and enjoy the views of the bay." Full review
