Fort de Sucy, Military fort in Sucy-en-Brie, France
The Fort de Sucy spans 3.5 hectares and features multiple fortified structures including casemates, firing platforms, and a distinctive entrance building with double caponnière.
Constructed between 1879 and 1881 as part of Paris second defense belt, the fort played a strategic role in protecting eastern approaches from potential German invasions.
The fort stands as an example of 19th-century French military engineering, with its stone masonry design reflecting the architectural standards of General Séré de Rivières system.
Free guided tours occur on the first Sunday of each month at 3 PM, accessible via RER A to Sucy-Bonneuil station or bus route Situs 5 to Le Fort stop.
The fort contains an original bread oven and stables within its structure, while its ramparts housed 14 cannons and 10 additional pieces in the caponiers by 1914.
Location: Sucy-en-Brie
GPS coordinates: 48.76861,2.53167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
Île-de-France offers numerous historic sites beyond Paris, including medieval fortresses, artist residences, botanical gardens and art museums. The Château de Blandy-les-Tours preserves 13th-century military architecture, while the Albert Kahn Museum & Gardens contains a collection of historic photographs and themed gardens representing different continents. The Château d'Écouen houses the Musée National de la Renaissance, featuring significant holdings of 16th-century furniture, tapestries and ceramics. The Domaine de Sceaux encompasses a park designed by André Le Nôtre with formal parterres and a 19th-century château. The Roseraie du Val-de-Marne displays more than 3,000 rose varieties across a 3.7-acre (1.5-hectare) garden. The region preserves literary sites including the Maison Littéraire de Victor Hugo in Bièvres, where the writer spent his final years, and the Maison Fournaise in Chatou, which served as a subject in Renoir's paintings. The Musée de la Toile de Jouy documents the history of regional textile production. Architectural features range from the medieval Donjon de Houdan to the Château de Monte-Cristo, Alexandre Dumas' neo-Gothic residence. Fort de Sucy represents late 19th-century military architecture, while Le Cyclop stands as a monumental metal sculpture by Jean Tinguely. These locations demonstrate the historical and cultural development of the region from medieval times through the modern era.
Château de Sucy-en-Brie
796 m
Église Saint-Martin de Sucy-en-Brie
766 m
Château de Haute-Maison
650 m
Résidence du Parc de la Chênaie
452 m
Square Eugène de Grunne
1.3 km
Town hall of Sucy-en-Brie
1 km
Maison, 2 rue de Brévannes
833 m
Square Charles Péguy
1.3 km
Square du Cèdre
1.2 km
Square Jean Baptiste Lulli
1.4 km
Square du Royaume-Uni
1.2 km
Résidence du Val de Marne
547 m
Maison aux Dîmes Recette de l'Église de Paris
821 m
Maison, 16 rue de Vesvres
935 m
Résidence du Moulin à Vent
519 m
War memorial of Sucy-en-Brie
778 m
Groupe scolaire du Petit-Val
1.2 km
Maison l'Horizon
737 m
Moulin d'Amboile
959 m
Résidence du Petit Val
1.1 km
Château du Grand-Val
1.2 km
Maison, 9 rue Guy-Môquet
784 m
Demeure, 9-15 rue du Moutier
862 m
École primaire du Centre
998 m
Presbytère de Sucy-en-Brie
811 m
Demeure, 39 rue de Boissy
639 m
Ferme Charpentière
465 m
Château Montaleau
1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes