Fort La Latte
Fort la Latte
A 14th-century castle on a reef jutting into the sea, reached by a drawbridge, with walls and keep overlooking the Emerald Coast. It was a filming location for “The Vikings.”
Fort La Latte (also known as Château de la Roche-Goyon) was built in the 14th century on a headland jutting into the sea just east of Cap Fréhel. Two moats and a drawbridge separate the castle from the mainland. In the 17th century, it was remodelled in the era of Vauban into a coastal fortress, and its batteries and cannonball furnace survive.
Visitors can cross the drawbridge, walk the walls and climb the main tower to take in the bay and the spectacular cliffs of Cap Fréhel. It was a filming location for the 1958 Hollywood film “The Vikings.” The castle is privately owned; admission is about €9 (check the official website). The car park is about a 15-minute walk from the castle, and it can be reached from Cap Fréhel along the GR34 coastal path in about one hour.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:30 am–6:00 pm (extended in summer; mostly weekends in winter)
Nearby sights
- Cap Fréhel
- Pointe du Décollé
- Île de Cézembre
- Dinard
- Fort du Petit Bé
- Grand Bé
- Piscine de Bon-Secours
- Mémorial 39-45