Fort de Pré-Giroud

The military complex includes six concrete casemates equipped with machine guns, cannons, ammunition stores, barracks, dining areas, and underground command centers.

Built between 1937 and 1941, this fortress served as a defense point against potential invasions from France through the Jougne pass during World War II.

The fortress currently functions as a memory institution, presenting exhibitions and documents about Swiss soldiers' experiences during World War II.

The guided tours last ninety minutes, taking visitors through preserved military equipment, including the three 105mm cannons and machine gun positions.

The entrance disguises itself as a traditional Swiss chalet, following a common military architectural practice in Switzerland during the 1940s.

Location: Vallorbe

Location: Jura-Nord vaudois District

Inception: 1942

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: list of cultural properties in Vallorbe

Address: Pré-Giroud

Phone: +41218432583

Email: contact@vallorbe-tourisme.ch

Website: http://pre-giroud.ch/site

GPS coordinates: 46.70903,6.41033

Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:07