Fort of Justices, Military fortification in Montrapon district, Besançon, France
The Fort of Justices extends across 350 meters with defensive structures, casemates, and powder magazines positioned at an elevation of 343 meters.
The fort, constructed between 1872 and 1874 during the Franco-German War, protected the route to Vesoul and reinforced the northwestern defense of Besançon.
The fort represents French military engineering of the 19th century, incorporating architectural elements of the Séré de Rivières defensive system.
The site now serves as offices for the National Gendarmerie of Franche-Comté after undergoing demolition and reconstruction in the 1980s.
Although officially named Fort Pajol after General Pierre Claude Pajol, locals refer to it as Fort des Justices.
Location: Besançon
Inception: 1860
GPS coordinates: 47.25480,6.00824
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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