Fort du Mont-Dauphin, Military fortress in Mont-Dauphin, France.
The fort stands at the intersection of the Durance and Guil rivers, featuring pink marble walls, barracks, bartizans, powder stores and arsenals.
Vauban constructed this strategic fortification in 1693 under King Louis XIV to protect the French border, incorporating advanced military architecture principles.
The fort maintains a resident population of 171 inhabitants who continue daily life within the stone walls among historical buildings and traditional gardens.
Entry to the village remains free, while guided tours of the fortifications cost 7 euros and require advance reservations throughout the year.
The fort combines military engineering with mountain scenery at 1,050 meters elevation, overlooking valleys and peaks reaching 4,000 meters in the Ecrins range.
Location: Mont-Dauphin
Part of: Fortifications of Vauban
GPS coordinates: 44.66970,6.62410
Latest update: July 28, 2025 08:47
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