Fort of Planoise, Military fortification on Planoise hill in Besançon, France.
The fort commands the summit of Planoise hill at 490 meters altitude, with strategic positions controlling the Doubs River and Avanne-Aveney bridge crossing.
Construction of the fortification began in 1877 and finished in 1882 as part of General Séré de Rivières' defense system for France's northern and eastern borders.
The fort bears the official name Fort Moncey, honoring Marshal of the Empire Bon Adrien Jeannot de Moncey, a military commander from 1754 to 1842.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the fort, offering various routes through the surrounding woodlands and access to observation points overlooking Besançon.
The complex includes four large auxiliary batteries designed for powder storage, troop quarters, and mortar positions across a ten-hectare plateau.
Location: Besançon
GPS coordinates: 47.20806,5.98250
Latest update: June 9, 2025 05:54
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