Fort Lucotte de Saint-Antoine, 19th century military fortification in Saint-Antoine, France.
Fort Lucotte de Saint-Antoine is a 19th century military fortification positioned on a ridge between Lake Saint-Point and the Métabief ski resort. The structure features deep moats and defensive elements at its corners.
The fort was constructed between 1879 and 1882 as part of the Séré de Rivières defense system to protect the route from Lausanne. It was designed to accommodate 420 soldiers.
The fort takes its name from General Edme Aimé Lucotte, honored through a government decree in 1887. The structure reflects the relationship between military strategy and regional identity in this mountain area.
The facility now operates as a cheese aging facility with 5000 square meters (53,800 square feet) of cellars maintaining specific temperature and humidity conditions. These underground chambers provide ideal storage for cheese aging.
The former military structure has stored approximately 100,000 wheels of Comté cheese in its underground chambers since 1965. This unexpected conversion transformed the fort into a major center for French cheese production.
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