gave excellent protection from any attempted invasion from the sea. Construction materials were easily accessible: with granite coming from the heart of Brittany, sandstone being directly recovered from the surrounding cliffs there are traces of old quarries on the coast, whose connection to the castle is revealed by toponyms such as "Port Taillé" which can be found on the cadastre and wood was in plentiful supply from the many forests which existed nearby in medieval times. The fort was an important strategic point since it was not far from the trade routes connecting Saint-Malo, Normandy and the Channel Islands. Events Albert II, Prince of Monaco made a private visit to the castle, July 5, 2012, in the footsteps of his ancestors the Goyon Matignon. Festival Since the castle opened to the public, the owners, the Joüon Des Longrais family have shared the area with visitors through various events: - The Celtic nights of castle from 2006 to 2007 (storytelling evening with music) - 'Les Médiévales du Fort La Latte' - a medieval festival organized in August every year since 2008, which includes mediaeval stallholders, jousting tournaments and falconry displays as well as a smaller medieval event every two years. Description The castle is provided with two gatehouses, one opening onto the barbican, the other onto the courtyard of the castle; each has its own drawbridge. In the courtyard, there is a water tank, a chapel, various defensive features and installations (in particular the locations of the gun batteries) and of course the keep. On the way to the castle, there is a small menhir which, according to legend, is "the tooth" or "the finger" of Gargantua. Barbican The Barbican is protected by a portcullis and stout wooden door. The first gatehouse of the barbican is provided with a drawbridge which has been restored to working order. At the time of its construction in the fourteenth century, it was also protected by a portcullis and a double-leaf door. Completely destroyed by cannon shot during the second capture of the castle, it was subsequently rebuilt. In front of this first gatehouse a battering ram and a pillory can be found. Within the barbican is a small medieval garden, a "Bricole" (a kind of catapult) and one gains a panoramic view of the bay of St Malo. The courtyard The courtyard contains several installations, such as the water cistern, the chapel (built during