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Fort Penthièvre

Morbihan  >  France

This fort at the entrance to the Quiberon peninsula overlooks the ocean and the sandbanks.

Added* by Malo Kipman
Most recent update 4 January 2024

Description

At Fort Penthièvre you can easily see rare birds like Long-tailed Duck or Red Phalarope, and sometimes even with a lot of luck Black-browed Albatross. We also regularly see Black-necked Grebe and Red-throated Diver.

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Français: Le fort surplombe l'ocean et les bancs de sables. On peut y voir aisémment des oiseaux rares comme des Long-tailed Duck ou des Red Phalarope, et parfois même avec beaucoup de chance un Black-browed Albatross. On voit aussi régulièrement des Black-necked Grebe et des Red-throated Diver.

Details

Access

The fort of Penthièvre is located at the entrance to the Quiberon peninsula. Park near the fort. Clixk on the P in the map for directions.

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Français: Le fort de Penthièvre, placé à l'entrée de la presqu'île de Quiberon en commande l'accès au niveau de l'isthme, très étroit à cet endroit. Se garer près du fort.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Dunes , Sea , City/village , Beach

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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