Fort de Tourneville, 19th-century military fort in Le Havre, France.
Fort de Tourneville stands on the heights of Le Havre with thick vaulted walls, bunkers, and observation points overlooking the city and harbor.
The fort, constructed between 1854 and 1860, served as a military base until 1974 and witnessed the final battles between British forces and German troops in September 1944.
The fort now houses the Municipal Archives, Natural History Museum's library, and Historical Museums, along with twenty-five artistic and cultural organizations.
Visitors can access the fort daily throughout the year to explore its gardens, picnic areas, concert venues, recording studios, and contemporary art exhibitions.
The Tetris auditorium within the fort features seventeen music classrooms, professional studios, and a concert hall with an attached restaurant serving daily specials.
Location: Le Havre
GPS coordinates: 49.50340,0.12200
Latest update: May 29, 2025 06:06
Le Havre offers diverse photography subjects from modern architecture to maritime scenes. The city features Oscar Niemeyer designs, industrial heritage like La Catène de Containers, historic buildings including Saint-Joseph Church, and natural locations such as beaches and gardens. Urban photographers can capture the reconstruction architecture, while nature enthusiasts will find coastal views and park landscapes.
Reconstructed center of Le Havre
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Funiculaire du Havre
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Town hall of Le Havre
1.5 km
Appartement témoin Perret
1.7 km
Square Saint-Roch
1.8 km
Dock Océane
1.6 km
Église Saint-François du Havre
1.7 km
Église Saint-Michel
1.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel d'Ingouville
1.1 km
Parc Hauser
261 m
Église Sainte-Anne du Havre
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Musée Dubocage de Bléville
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Jardins de l'hôtel de ville
1.5 km
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc du Havre
422 m
Hôtel Dubocage de Bléville
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Le Portique
1.1 km
Appartement Témoin Perret
1.6 km
Hôtel de Brocques
1.8 km
Jardin Japonais
1.6 km
Escalier Montmorency
1.6 km
Musée de l'ancien Havre
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Église Saint-Denis
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Chapelle Sainte-Marie du Havre
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Chapelle des Ormeaux
459 m
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