Fortress of Charlemont
The Fortress of Charlemont (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. • Illustration — Destruction within the fort after the First World War. • Illustration — view of the fort from within Givet. • Illustration — The Maugis Tower. • Illustration — Between Condé Charlemont Covered Path. • Illustration — Entrance to Fort Condé. • Illustration — Staircase, the only access point from the glacis to the fort.
Fortress of Charlemont
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The Fortress of Charlemont (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. • Illustration — Destruction within the fort after the First World War. • Illustration — view of the fort from within Givet. • Illustration — The Maugis Tower. • Illustration — Between Condé Charlemont Covered Path. • Illustration — Entrance to Fort Condé. • Illustration — Staircase, the only access point from the glacis to the fort.
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• Name — Fortress of Charlemont • Native Name — Fort de Charlemont • Nearest Town — Givet • Type — Fort • Built — 1555
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