| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1050/00/00 | Monks of the Sainte-Croix de Quimperle abbey | Builder | Fort de Pallae is built in the 11th century by the monks of the Sainte-Croix de Quimperle abbey. | |||
| 1549/00/00 | On the order of King Henry II, Albert de Gondi, Duke of Retz, buys the island from the abbey Sainte-Croix de Quimperle and rebuilds the Fort de Pallae using sandstone from the demolished Chateau de l'Hermine in Vannes. | |||||
| 1660/00/00 | Nicolas Fouquet | Owner | Nicolas Fouquet makes improvements to the fortress Belle Ile. | |||
| 1685/00/00 | Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban | Engineer | Vauban's upgrades at the Citadel of Belle-Ile-en-Mer include a double enclosure and corner bastions. | |||
| 1761/06/11 | During the Seven Years War, the British capture Belle-Ile-en-Mer. | Seven Years' War | ||||
| 1763/04/11 | The British return Belle-Ile-en-Mer to France in exchange for Menorca as part of the Peace of Paris. | Seven Years' War | ||||
| 1873/03/25 | A scarp wall, built under the ownership of Nicolas Fouquet near the bridge of the citadel, collapses over a length of 47 meters. |
| Particulars for Citadel Belle Ile: | |
|---|---|
| Sight Category | Building |
| Category for Historic Use | Defense |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Sight Category | Structure |
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