Fort Girancourt

Fort Girancourt stands at 422 meters altitude, constructed with yellow sandstone and features defensive structures including two simple caponnières and one double caponnière.

Built between 1879 and 1880 as part of Eastern France fortifications designed by Séré de Rivières, the fort initially housed a garrison of 472 soldiers.

The fortress briefly received the name Fort Reynier in January 1887, honoring General Jean-Louis-Ébénézer Reynier, before reverting to its original name in October.

The structure currently serves as a hunting association facility under the management of Girancourt municipality, with restricted access to the general public.

In 1880, the fort's armament included seven 155mm cannons, eight 120mm cannons, six 50mm cannons, and four 220mm mortars, along with additional artillery batteries.

Location: Girancourt

Address: Fort de Girancourt, 88390 Girancourt, France 88390 Girancourt

GPS coordinates: 48.16067,6.31995

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:43