Caserne Niel, Military complex in La Bastide district, Bordeaux, France
The Niel Barracks includes three main buildings near the Garonne River, with industrial-style roofs and architectural elements typical of military structures.
Construction of the barracks was completed in 1878, named after Marshal Adolphe Niel, who implemented significant military reforms as Minister of War under Napoleon III.
The former military site has evolved into Darwin Ecosystem, hosting art exhibitions, business spaces, and recreational areas in its repurposed historic buildings.
The complex extends across 10 hectares of land, connected to transportation networks through both river access and former railway tracks for military supplies.
During the Spanish Civil War, the barracks housed Republican prisoners who were made to construct military installations, including the submarine base at Bacalan.
GPS coordinates: 44.84959,-0.56090
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:11
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