Baie de l'Arsenal Ruins

The North


You can still see the ruins of the French arsenal – along with a flour mill and a lime kiln – within the grounds of the Maritim Resort & Spa at Baie de l'Arsenal, just south of Pointe aux Piments. Nonguests can obtain permission to visit the ruins from the security guard at the hotel entrance. The track begins about 30m inside the gate to the right.


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