Fortress of Charlemont
The Fortress of Charlemont (French: Fort de Charlemont) is a French stronghold located near the Belgian border on the Meuse. It is a citadel, surrounded by a network of outworks, including the connecting forts (Givet and the Mont d'Hours). It dominates the town of Givet and when in use as a working fortress controlled the valley of the Meuse.
- Destruction within the fort after the First World War.
- view of the fort from within Givet.
- The Maugis Tower.
- Between Condé Charlemont Covered Path.
- Entrance to Fort Condé.
- Staircase, the only access point from the glacis to the fort.
Fortress of Charlemont | |
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Fort de Charlemont | |
Near Givet | |
The Fortress of Charlemont and the village of Givet. | |
Fortress of Charlemont (Champagne-Ardenne) | |
Coordinates | 50°08′09″N 4°48′13″E |
Type | Fort |
Site history | |
Built | 1555 |
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