Fort Dauphin, Military fort in Briançon, France.
Fort Dauphin sits on the Biffeul plateau at 1440 meters altitude, featuring three bastions and a half-bastion adapted to the steep terrain.
The fortification, initiated between 1724 and 1734, received its name in honor of Louis, the fourth child of Louis XV and future father of Louis XVI.
The fort represents a component of the Vauban fortifications network in Briançon, recognized as a World Heritage Site since July 2008.
The military structure contains two floors with a basement housing a 182-cubic-meter water tank and barracks that accommodated 120 soldiers.
The fort maintains intersecting fire capabilities with Fort des Salettes while controlling access from the Montgenèvre road to protect Fort des Têtes.
Location: Briançon
GPS coordinates: 44.89820,6.65770
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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