Fort de Chelles, Military fortress in Chelles, France.
The Fort de Chelles stands on a 104-meter-high hill, featuring a pentagonal structure with dry moats and defensive walls designed for strategic surveillance.
Built between 1876 and 1879, the fortress accommodated 363 soldiers and contained 29 artillery pieces, forming part of Paris defensive fortification system.
The fort represents French military engineering of the 1870s, with its design reflecting the architectural principles of General Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières.
Located 19 kilometers from central Paris, the fort now functions as a public park space offering walking paths and recreational activities without entrance fees.
Underground gypsum quarries beneath the fort required extensive reinforcement works between 1904 and 1909 to prevent structural collapse.
Location: Chelles
GPS coordinates: 48.88490,2.59494
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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