Fort des Hautes Perches

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Fort des Hautes Perches was built between 1874 and 1877 in Danjoutin and Belfort in northeastern France. It is part of the first ring of fortifications around the city of Belfort. The Forts des Perches were unique among the first group in their re-use of older sites. They were rebuilt as part of the Séré de Rivières system and incorporated improvements to deal with the improvement in efficacy of artillery in the late 19th century. ()

Local name: Fort des Hautes-Perches Built: 1874 (150 years ago)Coordinates: 47°37'49"N, 6°52'41"E

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Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéFrance

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Fort des Hautes Perches – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lion of Belfort, Belfort Cathedral, Belfort Synagogue, Belfort.

0.8 miNW
Monuments and statues
Lion of Belfort
20 min walk • The Lion of Belfort stands as a towering symbol of French resistance and tenacity in the city of Belfort, France. This colossal sandstone statue, carved directly into the rock beneath the Belfort Citadel, was sculpted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who is also...
0.9 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Belfort Cathedral
23 min walk • Belfort Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Christophe, is a revered architectural gem located in the heart of Belfort, France. This Roman Catholic church, with its distinctive pink sandstone facade, stands as a testament to the rich religious and cultural...
1.1 miNW
Synagogue
Belfort Synagogue
29 min walk • The Belfort Synagogue is a synagogue built in the Byzantine Revival architecture during the Second French Empire in the city center of Belfort, France. The building was erected in 1857 and was put on the list of National heritage site in October 1983. The Jewish community exists in the town since the 13th century.
0.9 miNW
City
Belfort
24 min walk • Belfort is a commune in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in Northeastern France, situated between Lyon and Strasbourg, approximately 25 km from the France–Switzerland border. It is the prefecture of the Territoire de Belfort department.
0.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort des Basses Perches, Danjoutin
14 min walk • Fort des Basses Perches, also known as Fort Valmy, was built between 1874 and 1877 in Danjoutin and Belfort in northeastern France. It is part of the first ring of fortifications around the city of Belfort. The Forts des Perches were unique among the first group in their re-use of older sites.

Fort des Hautes Perches

Facts and practical information

Fort des Hautes Perches – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lion of Belfort

Belfort Cathedral

Belfort Synagogue

Belfort

Fort des Basses Perches, Danjoutin