Fort-les-Bains, Historical fort in Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda, France.
Fort-les-Bains features four bastions constructed around a central cistern, with military quarters, commander lodgings, and a chapel within its square layout.
The fortress, completed in 1674, emerged as a response to the Treaty of the Pyrenees of 1659, strengthening French defenses in the Roussillon region.
The fort represents French military engineering of the 17th century, incorporating defensive elements that showcase period architectural techniques.
Located at coordinates 42.4708 latitude and 2.664464 longitude, the fort remains under private ownership with restricted public access.
The fort withstood a Spanish siege in 1793, remaining under occupation from June 14, 1793, until May 1, 1794.
Location: Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
Inception: 1670
GPS coordinates: 42.47080,2.66446
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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