Fort de Bois-d'Arcy, Military battery in Bois-d'Arcy, France.
The artillery battery stands on elevated ground near Paris, featuring thick stone walls and strategic positioning for defense operations.
Built between 1874 and 1878 as part of the Séré de Rivières fortification system, the battery strengthened Paris defenses after the Franco-Prussian War.
The site now houses the French Film Archives, managed by the National Center for Cinema since 1969, preserving national cinematographic heritage.
The battery entrance is located at 7 rue Alexandre Turpault, with geographical coordinates 48.806538 N and 2.033939 E.
This military fortification transformed into a cultural institution stores thousands of film reels in its temperature-controlled underground chambers.
Location: Bois-d'Arcy
Address: 7, rue Alexandre-Turpault
GPS coordinates: 48.80654,2.03394
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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