The bastion Saint-Philippe dates from 1714,the time of the second growth of Saint Malo. It was named in honor of Philip II of Orleans, Regent of France. It was created by landfilling the sea. A...
Bastion Saint-Philippe: Fortification of the "dwarf" of Saint-Malo
Original Text
Our acquaintance with Saint-Malo began with climbing to a fortress wall in the area of St. Louis' bastion and moving around d'Intra-Muros (internal part of the city) on the clockwise. Going along Rue ...
So appointed as the honor of Philippe II of Orléans
Original Text
The city's second enlargement, the Saint-Philippe bastion date from 1714. It is due to Philippe II d'Orléans, reg. of France. At the bastion's angle, I liked the small shaft s...
A point to stop at on the ramparts.
You can admire the views from here whilst walking along the Saint Malo fortifications. I wouldn't consider it a separate attraction in itself.
Viewpoint from ramparts
One of many viewpoints along the ramparts giving great views out over the bay. Not sure of this ones significance over others.
In Honour of Regent of France
The bastion Saint-Philippe dates from 1714,the time of the second growth of Saint Malo. It was named in honor of Philip II of Orleans, Regent of France. It was created by landfilling the sea. A...
Bastion Saint-Philippe: Fortification of the "dwarf" of Saint-Malo
Our acquaintance with Saint-Malo began with climbing to a fortress wall in the area of St. Louis' bastion and moving around d'Intra-Muros (internal part of the city) on the clockwise. Going along Rue ...
So appointed as the honor of Philippe II of Orléans
The city's second enlargement, the Saint-Philippe bastion date from 1714. It is due to Philippe II d'Orléans, reg. of France. At the bastion's angle, I liked the small shaft s...