Fort du Cognelot, Military fort in Chalindrey, France.
The fort extends across 29 hectares with an irregular hexagonal shape, featuring a central stronghold encircled by a bastioned envelope for defense.
Constructed between 1874 and 1877 following the Franco-Prussian War, the fort served as a defensive position with a garrison capacity of 610 men and 13 officers.
The structure received the name Fort Vercingétorix in 1887 through a decree by Minister of War Georges Boulanger, though this designation lasted only briefly.
Since 1995, the Communauté de communes du pays de Chalindrey manages the fort, with an association established in 2002 organizing maintenance and visits.
The fort contains specialized facilities including a bakery with a functioning bread oven, powder magazines, and water systems designed to sustain 1083 soldiers for three months.
Location: Chalindrey
Address: rue de Langres
GPS coordinates: 47.80730,5.40519
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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