Group Fortifications Of Saint-Quentin, Military fortress in Scy-Chazelles, France
The fortification complex spans 77 hectares and contains 72 buildings, with a total constructed area of 25,600 square meters atop Mont Saint-Quentin.
Initially built by French forces between 1868 and 1871, German military expanded the fortifications from 1872 to 1892 as part of the defensive system around Metz.
The fortification group represents a transition period in military architecture, combining both French and German engineering approaches from the late 19th century.
Access to the former military installations remains restricted due to the presence of unexploded ordnance from World War II operations.
The fort Diou section featured a trapezoidal design and provided accommodation for 617 soldiers while housing forty artillery pieces.
Location: Scy-Chazelles
GPS coordinates: 49.12100,6.11930
Latest update: May 26, 2025 22:31
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