Fort Saint-Irénée, Military fort in 5th arrondissement, Lyon, France.
The pentagonal fort measures 180 by 150 meters, surrounded by moats and features two corner bastions along with protective elevated positions.
Fort Saint-Irénée was constructed between 1834 and 1842 under King Louis-Philippe's orders to strengthen Lyon's defenses after Austrian occupations in 1814 and 1815.
The fort housed the Franco-Chinese Institute from 1920 to 1946, training 473 Chinese students and establishing a Chinese collection at Lyon's municipal library.
The structure now contains student residences with 110 apartments, offering amenities such as a library, gym, music studio, and internet access.
Five arches of the ancient Roman Gier aqueduct remain preserved within the fort's grounds, connecting modern facilities with ancient infrastructure.
Location: Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.75440,4.81216
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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