Ouvrage Rimplas, Military museum and fortification in Rimplas, France
The fortification comprises five connected blocks with underground tunnels, machine gun positions, and mortar emplacements at 986 meters elevation in the Alps.
Construction of the defensive structure started in 1928 as the first Maginot Line ouvrage, responding to tensions with Italy over the Nice region.
The General Council of Alpes-Maritimes maintains this military heritage site, which represents France's defensive strategies between World Wars.
Visitors can access the site during summer months through guided tours organized by Les Amis de l'Ouvrage Maginot de la Madeleine association.
The fortification features an aerial tram entrance system and contains three underground levels with ammunition storage, living quarters, and command centers.
Location: Rimplas
Inception: 1928
GPS coordinates: 44.06010,7.12840
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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