Fort de la Croix-de-Bretagne, Military fortress in Briançon, France.
The fort extends along a sloping ridge at 2,016 meters altitude, featuring short square towers and multiple levels connected by an interior winding road.
Constructed between 1876 and 1879 as part of the Séré de Rivières system, the fort protected French Alpine valleys against potential Italian invasions.
The fort represents the adaptation of military architecture to Alpine terrain, demonstrating French defensive engineering principles of the late 19th century.
The structure housed 496 soldiers in a two-level casemate barracks, with additional facilities including stables for 40 horses and a bakery.
The fort's arsenal included seven 155mm guns, five 138mm guns, four mortars, and twelve cannons, with the main gun positioned at the summit.
Location: Briançon
GPS coordinates: 44.87348,6.65419
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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