Fort de Beauregard

Fort de Beauregard is a military fort located in the municipalities of Fénay and Longvic with a rectangular footprint surrounded by a six-meter-deep moat and double curtain walls. The structure lacks artillery embrasures and features instead a simple defense design with a metal watchtower and underground powder storage chambers.

The fort was constructed between 1877 and 1881 as part of the Séré de Rivières defensive network designed to protect Dijon. Its creation followed the Franco-Prussian War and reflected France's need for reinforced security in the region.

The fort was named to honor Colonel Adrien Fauconnet, a local military leader whose legacy remains embedded in the site's identity. Visitors walking through the grounds encounter traces of this historical connection in how the space is organized and presented.

The fort opens to visitors mainly during Heritage Days events, when access to the powder magazines, anti-aircraft gun tanks, and metal watchtower is available. For visiting outside these special occasions, it is best to check local conditions in advance as access may vary depending on season and site maintenance.

The drawbridge operates using a counterweight system designed by General Poncelet, a distinctive mechanism rarely found in other Dijon region fortifications. This mechanical system remains functional today and demonstrates the technical sophistication of late 19th-century French military engineering.

Location: Fénay

Location: Longvic

GPS coordinates: 47.26800,5.04355

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25