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Fort Saint-Sébastien, Military training fort in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France.

Fort Saint-Sébastien encompasses 32 hectares of land with earthwork fortifications and wooden structures built for military training purposes.

Constructed in 1669 under Louis XIV's reign, the fort served as a training ground for up to 20,000 soldiers and several thousand horses.

The fort represents French military engineering advancement through its sophisticated network of zigzag trenches designed for defense practice.

Archaeological excavations conducted between 2011 and 2012 revealed the fort's structures, including defensive trenches and military training areas.

The fort implemented Vauban's revolutionary siege techniques, which later contributed to the French army's swift victory at Maastricht in 1673.

GPS coordinates: 48.98250,2.14900

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48

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