Fort de Côte-Lorette, Military fort in Saint-Genis-Laval, France
The Fort de Côte-Lorette stands at 290 meters altitude, featuring granite masonry walls and three artillery batteries spread across eight firing platforms.
Built between 1874 and 1894, this military structure belonged to Lyon's second defensive ring and controlled routes toward Saint-Étienne and Givors.
A memorial site commemorates 120 resistance members who were executed by German forces and French militia on August 20, 1944.
The fort grounds include public gardens, exercise trails, and municipal workshops, while offering clear views over the surrounding region.
The fortress contained a powder magazine capable of storing 41 tons of explosives and accommodated approximately one hundred soldiers in its barracks.
Location: Saint-Genis-Laval
GPS coordinates: 45.69822,4.78363
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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