Fort de Bellegarde, Military fortress in Le Perthus, France.
The fortification stands at 420 meters altitude above Le Perthus, featuring five bastions, ravelins, and ramparts designed for strategic defense of the French-Spanish border point.
Following the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659, engineer Vauban created plans for the fortress in 1678, transforming it into a major defensive structure against Spanish invasions.
The fortress represents French military architecture of the 17th century, displaying the advanced engineering methods developed during the reign of Louis XIV.
The Fort de Bellegarde opens its doors to visitors between June and September, allowing exploration of historical exhibits and archaeological findings within its walls.
During World War II, the German forces used this border fortress as a Gestapo prison for captured escapees and enemy agents.
Location: Le Perthus
Architects: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
Elevation above the sea: 423 m
GPS coordinates: 42.45856,2.85921
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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