Fort de Leveau, Feignies

Name: Fort de Leveau
Address: rue de Mairieux, Feignies, 59606, France
Telephone: +33 3 27 62 37 07

#1 among attractions in Feignies

Top attraction, Historical place, Museum

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The Fort de Leveau, also known as Fort Schouller, is located in the commune of Feignies, France. It is part of the fortifications of Maubeuge, located to the northwest of the city, overlooking the railroad to Mons. The Séré de Rivières system fort was built 1882–1884, one of six forts built at the time. It is maintained as a museum by the town of Feignies. ()

Local name: Musée du Fort de Leveau Built: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 50°17'59"N, 3°56'30"E

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rue de MairieuxFeignies 59606 France

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+33 3 27 62 37 07

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Fort de Leveau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ouvrage La Salmagne, Ouvrage Boussois, Louvroil, Church of St. Peter and St. Paul.

3.7 miNE
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