Fort Lupin, Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente

Name: Fort Lupin
Address: 11 Chemin du Fort, Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, 17780, France
Telephone: +33 5 46 84 87 47

#1 among attractions in Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Fort Lupin, also known as Fort de la Charente, is an artillery battery in Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, in the department of Charente-Maritime, France. It was built in the 1680s to a design by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, and it is now in good condition. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1683 (341 years ago)Coordinates: 45°57'27"N, 1°1'58"W

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11 Chemin du FortSaint-Nazaire-sur-Charente 17780 France

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+33 5 46 84 87 47

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Nearby attractions include: Corderie Royale, Musée national de la Marine, Rochefort-Martrou Transporter Bridge, Fun Golf.

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