Fort de Condé-sur-Aisne, Military fortification and museum in Condé-sur-Aisne and Chivres-Val, France.
Fort de Condé is a five-sided masonry structure near Condé-sur-Aisne and Chivres-Val in France. The thick stone walls enclose several underground levels including ammunition chambers, an infirmary, and quarters for the garrison.
Construction began in 1877 and ended in 1883 as part of the Séré de Rivières defense system between Soissons and Laon. During the First World War, control shifted between armies until France reclaimed it in 1917.
The casemates still bear wall inscriptions left by German and French soldiers from several war years. Inside the rooms, original weapons and equipment show how garrison troops lived underground here.
The site lies off main roads and is easiest to reach by car. The underground passages stay cool, so warm clothing helps even in summer.
Some sections served as a quarry after the war and were only secured for visits later. The stone walls still show marks from artillery fire during the fighting.
Location: Condé-sur-Aisne
Location: Chivres-Val
Address: 3 Rue du Capitaine Pestel, 02880 Chivres-Val, France
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:30
Phone: +33323544000
Website: https://fortdeconde.com
GPS coordinates: 49.40123,3.45400
Latest update: December 5, 2025 10:18
Across France, you'll find places dedicated to World War I that tell the story of what happened between 1914 and 1918. These are not just buildings or collections—they are where the war actually took place. You can visit monuments that stand on former battlefields, walk through military cemeteries with thousands of graves, explore old forts that once defended towns, and descend into underground quarries where soldiers took shelter. Museums and information centers help you understand the major battles, including Verdun and the Somme, two of the deadliest confrontations of the war. Through objects, photographs, letters, and documents on display, you learn about the soldiers who fought there—French troops, Germans, British, Americans, and others who came from many countries. These sites preserve what remains from the battles themselves: the trenches, the fortifications, and the personal belongings left behind. Together, they create a portrait of what soldiers and civilians experienced during those four years of fighting.
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