Fort Bellecroix, 18th-century military fortification in Metz, France.
The fort contains four bastions, three curtain walls, three demilunes, and one lunette, protected by 3 kilometers of dry moats and underground galleries.
Louis de Cormontaigne constructed Fort Bellecroix between 1734 and 1740 under Louis XV's reign to strengthen the defensive capabilities of Metz's eastern sector.
The fortification demonstrates the evolution of French military architecture, incorporating design principles from both Vauban and Cormontaigne engineering schools.
Visitors can explore the fort grounds through marked pathways and contact the local administration at espaces-verts@mairie-metz.fr for guided group tours.
The surrounding area transformed into Promenade des Remparts in 1986, featuring the Symphonie Lake which spans 6 hectares as a water retention basin.
Location: Metz
Architects: Louis de Cormontaigne
GPS coordinates: 49.12290,6.19135
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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