Fort de Seclin, Military fort and museum in Seclin, France
The Fort de Seclin features a trapezoidal structure with a central artillery position, barracks, support facilities, and a defensive ditch surrounding the complex.
Built between 1873 and 1875 as part of the Séré de Rivières defense system, the fort served as a German supply depot during World War I.
The fort houses a military museum displaying an extensive collection of artillery pieces, uniforms, and equipment from the Franco-Prussian War through World War I.
The facility opens every weekend throughout the year, offering guided tours in multiple languages through the fortification system and military exhibits.
The site includes a memorial dedicated to General Deffontaines, who became the youngest French general to fall during the First World War.
Location: Seclin
Phone: +33320971418
Website: http://fortseclin.com
GPS coordinates: 50.55611,3.05373
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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