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The Naval Monument at Brest stands on the ramparts of the city overlooking the harbor which was a major base of operations for American naval vessels during the war.

Naval Monument at Brest

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Getting There

The Naval Monument at Brest is accessible by car or train.

Directions

The monument is situated on the Cours Dajot and the area around the monument is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access to the inside of the monument is not available at this time.

Admission is FREE and does not require booking in advance.
Brest
France

A three hour drive from Brittany American Cemetery, travel on N176 towards the Mont Saint Michel, continuing on the N12 towards Saint Brieuc, Guingamp, Morlaix and Brest. Use Cours Dajot for any GPS

Trains from Paris to Brest leave from the Gare Montparnasse station. From the train station, the monument is about a 800 meter walk. When exiting the station head southeast onto Place du 19ème Régiment d’Infanterie. Once at the roundabout walk to the left of the traffic circle and take the Avenue Salaün Penquer. Take a slight right onto Rue de Denver, and at this point the monument should be in sight.

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Naval Monument at Brest
Brest
France