Fort Béar, Military fortress at Cap Bear, Port-Vendres, France.
The pentagonal-shaped fort stands at an elevation of 202 meters, providing surveillance capabilities over the Mediterranean coastline and Port-Vendres harbor.
General Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières designed this defensive fortification between 1877 and 1880 as part of France's border protection strategy.
The fort represents French military architecture from the late 19th century, incorporating advanced defense mechanisms and strategic positioning for coastal protection.
The fortress maintains its military status as a commando training center, requiring authorization for visits and maintaining restricted access protocols.
Eight coastal guns of 19 centimeters and four Bange 120-millimeter cannons equipped the fort during its active defensive period.
Location: Port-Vendres
Architects: Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières
Elevation above the sea: 202.6 m
GPS coordinates: 42.51617,3.12463
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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