Forts de l'Esseillon, Military fortification complex in Aussois, France.
The Esseillon fortification system comprises five distinct forts positioned along a natural rock barrier at an altitude of 1500 meters in Savoie Mont Blanc.
The forts were constructed between 1817 and 1834 by the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia to protect against potential French military advances through the Mont Cenis pass.
Each fort bears the name of a member of the House of Savoy, including Victor-Emmanuel, Charles-Albert, Charles-Felix, Marie-Christine, and the Marie-Therese Redoubt.
Tours of the forts can be arranged through the Aussois Tourist Office, with winter access limited to foot traffic due to seasonal road closures.
The Marie-Therese Redoubt now functions as an interpretation center for fortified heritage, offering educational activities and historical exhibitions about military architecture.
Location: Aussois
Inception: 1819
GPS coordinates: 45.21610,6.73637
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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