Fort de l'Éguillette, Military fortress in Toulon, France.
Fort de l'Éguillette is a coastal fortress in Toulon built on a hillside overlooking the harbor. It consists of thick stone walls with two distinctive towers and two wings arranged at strategic angles to defend against naval gunfire.
The fortress was built between 1674 and 1685 during Louis XIV's reign to protect French coasts from Habsburg forces. After 1924, it transitioned from military defense to storage for underwater defense equipment.
The fort's design shows Vauban's military engineering style with its low, thick walls built to withstand cannon fire from multiple angles. Visitors can see how 17th century French defensive thinking was put into stone and earth.
The fort's interior is closed to visitors as it remains under military control today. You can view and photograph the structure from nearby beaches and overlook points around the harbor.
The fort played a defensive role during World War II when Italian forces attacked the region. Physical marks from that conflict can still be seen today on its walls.
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