Fort de l'Est, Military fortress in Saint-Denis, France
Fort de l'Est exhibits thick defensive walls and fortified towers designed according to 19th-century military engineering standards to withstand artillery attacks.
Constructed between 1841 and 1843 under Prime Minister Adolphe Thiers, the fort formed part of a network of 17 fortifications protecting Paris from potential invasions.
The fort maintains its military function, housing 600 soldiers who participate in the Vigipirate plan, conducting security patrols around sensitive locations in Paris.
The fortress contains shared living quarters accommodating between four to sixteen soldiers per room, with basic amenities and training facilities for military personnel.
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, French forces at Fort de l'Est directed artillery fire toward Prussian-held Stains, affecting local structures.
GPS coordinates: 48.93056,2.37222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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