Fort du Cognelot

#3843 among destinations in France

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The fort of Cognelot, also called locally fort of Chalindrey and briefly fort Vercingétorix, is a work which is part of the fortifications of the East of France of the Séré de Rivières type. It is located at the top of the Cognelot mountain, at an altitude of 470 meters, south-east of the town of Chalindrey.

Coordinates: 47°48'25"N, 5°24'21"E

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Fort du Cognelot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Langres Cathedral, Denis Diderot House of Enlightenment, Lac de Villegusien, Tours de Navarre et d'Orval.

5.1 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Langres Cathedral, Langres
131 min walk • Langres Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Langres, France. It was erected in the twelfth century, and is dedicated to the 3rd-century martyr Mammes of Caesarea. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Langres, and is a national monument.
5.3 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Denis Diderot House of Enlightenment, Langres
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6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Villegusien
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5.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Tours de Navarre et d'Orval, Langres
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1.1 miS
Forts and castles
Château du Pailly
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5 miNW
Church
St. Martin's Church, Langres
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5.1 miNW
Memorial
Statue de Denis Diderot, Langres
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3.7 miNW
Locality
Saints-Geosmes
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5.4 miN
Locality
Peigney
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6.3 miSW
Locality
Villegusien-le-Lac
161 min walk • Villegusien-le-Lac is a commune in the Haute-Marne department in north-eastern France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune Heuilley-Cotton was merged into Villegusien-le-Lac. It is around 50 km north of Dijon.
5.2 miSW
Locality
Longeau-Percey
134 min walk • Visitors to Longeau-Percey can explore the stunning Château de Longeau, a magnificent 18th-century castle that boasts elegant architecture and beautiful gardens. History enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to learn about the rich heritage of the region while...