Fort du Bruissin, Military fortress in Francheville, France.
The fort features six-sided masonry walls surrounded by a defensive ditch, with an entry court accessed through a gatehouse over the moat system.
Constructed between 1878 and 1881 as part of the Séré de Rivières defense network, the fort contained thirty artillery pieces and housed 294 military personnel.
The fortress now functions as a Contemporary Art Center, featuring artist studios and exhibition spaces within its renovated military structure.
Located 8.5 kilometers southeast of Lyon, visitors can reach the fort by taking bus C20E from Place Bellecour to the Francheville-Findez terminus.
The fort stands on the highest point of Francheville, encompassing 10 hectares of wooded grounds with heritage interpretation trails throughout the property.
Location: Francheville
Part of: second belt of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.73053,4.73851
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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