Fort de Meyzieu

The Fort de Meyzieu spans across 11.5 hectares of wooded parkland, featuring walking paths and sports facilities including a basketball court and climbing wall.

Built between 1893 and 1896 as part of Lyon's second defensive belt, the fortress incorporated military architectural changes resulting from artillery technology advancements.

The transformation from military fortress to public recreational space reflects the adaptation of historical structures to meet contemporary community needs.

Visitors can explore the 4.4-kilometer hiking trail surrounding the fort, which includes a positive elevation gain of 40 meters and connects to various local restaurants.

The fortress maintained capacity for 200 soldiers but notably lacked traditional powder magazines and artillery platforms due to the invention of melinite explosives.

Capacity: 200

Part of: second belt of Lyon

GPS coordinates: 45.75560,5.01185

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57