Fort of Planoise

The fort of Planoise is a fortification located on the summit of the hill of Planoise, in Besançon (Franche-Comté, France). Although its location was extremely strategic, the fort was not used during either the first or the second World War.

Fort of Planoise
General view of the fort
General information
Town or cityBesançon-Planoise
CountryFrance
Construction started1877–1882
ClientCity of Besançon
OwnerCity of Besançon
Technical details
Size4
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History

The monument was built in 1877 to 1882, on the summit of the hill of Planoise (at 490m), to defend the city of Besançon. In the 1930s the fort was abandoned, and in 1949 Emmaus homeless charity rented the Planoise fort for offices.

  • A piece of the monument
    A piece of the monument
  • Principal entry of the fort
    Principal entry of the fort
  • Secondary entry
    Secondary entry
  • General view of the monument
    General view of the monument

See also

47.2076°N 5.98163°E / 47.2076; 5.98163

References
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