Fort de Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Military fortress in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France.
The Fort de Cormeilles-en-Parisis stands 185 meters above sea level, controlling the Seine Valley and railway line to Pontoise through its strategic position.
Constructed between 1874 and 1877 following the Franco-Prussian War, the fort incorporated 64 guns and housed 1,132 men as part of Paris defensive fortification system.
The fort features architectural elements including a chapel with decorated windows, a three-story barracks, and detailed stone facades showing military construction methods.
Visitors can explore the fort during guided tours every first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM, with museums remaining open until 5:30 PM.
The fort maintains traditional bread ovens that still produce fresh bread for visitors during open days, connecting present activities with historical military life.
Location: Cormeilles-en-Parisis
Part of: Séré de Rivières system
Website: http://fortdecormeilles.com
GPS coordinates: 48.98373,2.19580
Latest update: July 8, 2025 14:19
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