Sainte-Foy Fort, Military fort in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France.
The fort measures 300 by 200 meters and stands above the Saône River, featuring a deep moat with a drawbridge at its main entrance facing Lyon.
Built in 1843 as part of Lyon's first defensive belt, the fort contained a powder magazine capable of supplying ammunition for up to 25 cannons during military operations.
The grounds surrounding the fort have been transformed into Marius-Bourrat Park, creating a public space for local residents and visitors.
Since 1949, the Republican Security Company CRS 46 has operated within the fort, which maintains facilities including kitchens, storage rooms, and water collection systems.
The fort's water supply system included two wells and a 500-cubic-meter cistern that collected rainwater to sustain its garrison of up to 600 personnel.
Location: Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
Capacity: 600
Part of: First Belt of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.74310,4.80429
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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