Fort de la Duchere, Military fortress in 9th arrondissement of Lyon, France
The fort features five distinct bastions arranged in a star pattern as part of Lyon's first defensive fortification belt constructed in the 19th century.
Built between 1844 and 1851, the fort protected Lyon from potential enemy advances through the Paris-Lyon road and royal roads of Burgundy and Bourbonnais.
The fort marks the execution site of 39 resistance fighters in 1944, sentenced by a military tribunal during the French occupation period.
The former military structure now houses sports facilities, including the Stade de La Duchère and the Stéphane-Diagana athletics hall.
After its military decommission in 1957, the fort served as an army recruitment center and provided shelter for refugees from Algeria.
Location: 9th arrondissement of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.78790,4.79760
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09
Immeuble Les Érables de La Duchère
661 m
Castle of la Duchère
886 m
Musée des sapeurs-pompiers de Lyon
335 m
Halle d'athlétisme Stéphane-Diagana
160 m
Château de la Jayère
475 m
Château de Rochecardon
761 m
Monument aux morts d'Oran
252 m
Parc du Vallon
888 m
Water tower of La Duchère
240 m
Ciné Duchère
261 m
Église Notre-Dame-du-Monde-Entier de La Duchère
597 m
Sculpture
669 m
Église Notre-Dame de la Sauvegarde
658 m
Panoramic tower of La Duchère
495 m
Église Saint-Louis Roi de Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or
920 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-Balmont de La Duchère
243 m
Athlète
104 m
Stade de la Sauvegarde
764 m
Esplanade Colette Besson
129 m
Mosquée Et-Tawba
382 m
Esplanade François-Régis Cottin
459 m
Jardin des Rivières
773 m
Synagogue de la Duchère
465 m
Square Averroès
228 m
Groupe scolaire Les Géraniums
385 m
Esplanade des Belvédères
538 m
Groupe scolaire Les Fougères
1 km
Ruisseau de l'Arche
771 mReviews
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