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Redoute des Trois Communes

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Redoute des Trois Communes, Military fortification in Saorge, France

The Redoute des Trois Communes stands at 2080 meters altitude on the Authion massif, constructed with reinforced concrete between 1897 and 1899.

During World War II, German forces occupied the fort until April 1945, when five volunteers from the 1st Free French Division secured its surrender with tank support.

The fort represents a significant example of the Séré de Rivières military architecture system, marking the evolution of French defensive structures in the late 19th century.

While the fort itself remains closed to visitors, numerous hiking trails around the site offer opportunities to observe the structure from safe distances.

This fortification was among the first military structures in France built using reinforced concrete, introducing modern construction methods to defensive architecture.

Location: Saorge

GPS coordinates: 44.00111,7.43306

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06

Photo author: Formule4
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0

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Redoute des Trois Communes

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