Fort du Bourcet, Military fortification in Corenc, France
Fort du Bourcet stands on a hill between 415 and 478 meters in altitude, with strategic positions overlooking the Isère Valley and Grenoble region.
The fort, constructed between 1875 and 1879, formed an essential part of the Grenoble fortified belt designed to protect the city from potential invasions.
The structure received its name in 1887 from Minister of War Georges Boulanger to honor Lieutenant General Pierre Joseph de Bourcet's military expertise.
The fort includes accommodations for 322 soldiers, multiple underground ammunition storage facilities, and positions for 20 artillery pieces across the complex.
A T-shaped barracks building contains three sections for personnel quarters, while separate wings house black powder storage and ammunition supplies.
Location: Corenc
Part of: Grenoble fortified belt
GPS coordinates: 45.22500,5.77304
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
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