Fort Plaisance

Fort Plaisance
overlooking Placentia Bay, Newfoundland
Fort Plaisance in 1675
Site information
TypeFrench fort
Site history
Built1662

Fort Plaisance was a French fort built in the 17th century on the island of Newfoundland during the period of New France. It was the first permanent French military fortification in Newfoundland and played a key role in protecting French interests in the region.

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