Ouvrage Les Aittes, Military museum in Cervières, France
Located at 2,029 meters altitude, Ouvrage Les Aittes contains three infantry blocks, one observation block, and a 215-meter gallery carved directly into mountain rock.
The fortification, completed in 1937, formed part of the Alpine extension of the Maginot Line and housed 92 soldiers during the 1940 Italian invasion of France.
The museum displays military equipment, fortification techniques, and architectural elements that demonstrate the engineering capabilities of French defense systems between world wars.
The facility opens for guided tours during summer months, allowing visitors to explore the underground tunnels and learn about military operations through informative exhibits.
Each infantry block contains specialized machine gun positions, while the entire complex was excavated without using concrete galleries, making it different from other Maginot Line structures.
Location: Cervières
Part of: Maginot Line
GPS coordinates: 44.87624,6.74507
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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