Fort Risban, Sea fortress at Calais port entrance, France.
Fort Risban stands at the entrance of Calais harbor, featuring stone walls and a strategic position to control maritime access.
English forces built the initial wooden structure in 1346 to prevent supplies from reaching Calais during their prolonged siege of the city.
The fort represents centuries of military architecture evolution, from its Lancaster Tower period through various modifications by different European powers.
Located along Avenue Raymond Poincaré, the fort provides a walking path connecting the port area to the seafront of Calais.
Military engineer Vauban assessed the fort in 1680, noting it functioned more as an owl residence than a defensive structure.
GPS coordinates: 50.96370,1.84750
Latest update: May 25, 2025 00:52
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