Dajot Promenade and US Naval Monument

The cours Dajot and the Naval Monument

A panoramic stop on the Brest audio-guided tour, the cours Dajot offers a lovely view of the port and the roadstead. Laid out in 1800 to the plans of Louis-Lazare Dajot, director of the fortifications of Brittany, it is much loved by locals and visitors alike.

The Pink Tower, an American memorial

A promenade about thirty metres above the port, where the old fortifications once stood, the cours holds at its centre the Naval Monument, also called the Pink Tower. This memorial solemnly commemorates the action of the American naval forces of the First World War, who gave decisive help to France.

What to see

The promenade offers fine walks away from the bustle of the centre, with a remarkable panorama over the port and the ocean. Take time to observe the Pink Tower and enjoy the view, bearing in mind the commemorative significance of this place.

Practical information

The cours Dajot is in the centre of Brest, above the commercial port. Freely accessible, it can be walked at any time, and the Naval Monument is discovered with respect for this place of remembrance.

What does the Brest Naval Monument commemorate ?

It pays tribute to the action of the American Navy in European waters during the First World War.

Why visit the cours Dajot ?

For its panorama over the port and roadstead of Brest and to discover the Pink Tower, an American memorial.