Sadi Carnot shelter

Historic sites and monuments
Sadi Carnot shelter
Sadi Carnot 2 shelter

Why take advantage?

Completed in 1943, the Sadi Carnot shelter is one of Brest's underground shelters designed to protect the population during the bombardments of the Second World War. Over 250 m long, it is now a place of remembrance for peace, where you can learn about the lives of the people of Brest during the Occupation.

Theme(s) : Military

Main services

  • Accessible PMR
  • Groups of up to 20 people accepted

Spoken language(s)

  • French
  • English

We like

Ideal for : Rainy weather
Rates
Free

Opening hours

Entrance every hour.
On Wednesdays in summer, the Sadi Carnot shelter is only open to guided tours, booked in advance at the tourist office.

From September 20 to April 21, the Sadi Carnot shelter is open on reservation for guided tours and/or school visits: reservations by e-mail at ville-art-et-histoire@mairie-brest.fr or by telephone on 02 98 00 80 80.

The Sadi Carnot shelter closes in December/January.

Historic sites and monuments

Sadi Carnot shelter

Boulevard de la Marine
29200 Brest
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