Ouvrage Saint Ours Bas, Military museum in Val-d'Oronaye, France.
The Saint Ours Bas fortification includes underground corridors, command posts, and shooting bells integrated into the mountain landscape at 1,450 meters altitude.
Built between 1931 and 1938 as part of the Maginot Line, this defensive structure protected the French-Italian border with machine guns and a 50mm mortar.
The museum details the life of soldiers stationed in mountain fortifications through exhibitions showcasing their daily routines and military operations.
The museum remains closed to visitors in 2024, but information about alternative activities can be found on the website ubaye.com.
The fortification's underground level contains two power generator units that supplied electricity to the entire military complex during its operational period.
Location: Val-d'Oronaye
Part of: Maginot Line
GPS coordinates: 44.47133,6.80881
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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