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.

Fortress of Charlemont
Fort de Charlemont
Near Givet
The Fortress of Charlemont and the village of Givet.
Fortress of Charlemont (Champagne-Ardenne)
Coordinates50°08′09″N 4°48′13″E
TypeFort
Site history
Built1555
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