Heurt Fort, Military fort in Le Portel, France
The fort stands in the open sea near Le Portel, featuring a semi-circular platform that rises 13 meters above the rocky foundation point.
Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the construction of this coastal defense structure in 1803 to protect the Boulogne Camp from British naval attacks.
The fortification represents French military engineering from the Napoleonic era, with its cut stones sourced from local quarries at Ainghem and Wimille.
The structure becomes accessible during low tide, allowing visitors to examine the fort's architecture and gather mussels from nearby beds.
German forces installed anti-aircraft batteries on the fort during World War II by pouring concrete on top, which helped preserve the structure.
Location: Le Portel
GPS coordinates: 50.70810,1.55972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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