Fort

In turn domain of the bishops of Liege, then territory of the empire of Charles V, Givet became French under the reign of Louis XIV. Last rampart towards the enemy territories, the town of Givet has...

At the confluence of two valleys, the Viroin and the Meuse, Vireux-Molhain has always occupied a strategic place for the military control of the region. As early as the 3rd century, the Romans set up...

La Moncelle, a modest seigniory dating back to the 12th century, changed hands several times before entering the Principality of Sedan and becoming one of the country houses of La Marck and La Tour d...

La perte de l'Alsace et de la Lorraine conduit la France à réorganiser son système défensif. Le fort appartient à ce nouveau dispositif. Elevé sur le Mont-Vaudois à 436 mètres d'altitude, le fort...

The largest fortified castle in Burgundy

Visiting a site classified as "secret defence" is a dream for many James Bond fans. Become a secret agent during a visit proposed by the ATOMES association. Enter the history of the Cold War by...

This is one of the most astonishing military structures in the region!

Located in the heart of a magnificent natural site, discover the evolution of military architecture from the Middle Ages to the Joffre type fort.

Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt from 1674 by Vauban. The visit ends with a tasting of local products (duration: 1h30 to 2h).

Fort Lachaux is located at an altitude of 410 metres, at the top of a hill on the border between the communes of Montbéliard and Grand-Charmont.

On a domain of 4 ha, the castle has kept important medieval vestiges.

Since the Middle Ages, it has guarded this passage between the Gulf of Fos and the Etang de Berre. Due to its strategic position for maritime trade and control of the region, the Fort de Bouc had a...

Fort Saint-Nicolas in Marseille's 7th arrondissement is a military fort overlooking the Old Port. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1969.

Site not to be missed. Free visit of a part of the monument. COVID obliges: The keep, the artillery tower and the south stable are inaccessible. Various workshops for children throughout the year...

Intended to monitor the Franco-Spanish border, Fort Lagarde overlooks the fortified town of Prats de Mollo. At the heart of the monument, a medieval signal tower dominates the keep, reinforced from...

FORT SAINT ELME IS CLOSED FOR THE ENTIRE 2023 SEASON AND EARLY 2024 DUE TO WORKS.

An impressive collection
Presents an impressive collection of Renaissance weapons
Offers a variety of...

Built by Vauban in the 18th century, the fort is a masterpiece of military architecture. It was intended to watch over the two easiest entry points to France, the Perthus and Panissars passes. From...

Perched sentinel dominating Villefranche-de-Conflent, the Fort Libéria offers itself to your discovery. Remarkable monument built by Vauban in 1681, fortified under Napoleon III (1850-1856). In an...

These fortifications were listed as historic monuments in 1991. It stands at the top of the village, on the Les Fourques plateau.
In the Middle Ages, this part of town was the site of public...

* Site managed by the city.

Discover a panoramic view of Perpignan from the Fort of Serrat d'En Vaquer.
It was built on the very spot where the union camp was organized during the conflicts between...

Medieval castle built between the 12th and 15th centuries!

Dominating the entrance to the Loire estuary, this fort was built in 1861 according to a national standard plan of 1846. The fortified earthen embankment that protects it offers a remarkable view of...

This battery is an annex of the Cognelot fort, located around 800m to the northeast. It could hold around twenty men.

Private property, access to the site is strictly forbidden.
For a virtual visit...

The farm fort combines the enhancement of historical, natural and agricultural heritage. In a warm and friendly spirit, let's work together to revive the area: vegetables and poultry from the fort...