Fort des Dunes, Leffrinckoucke

Name: Fort des Dunes
Address: Chemin du Fort, Leffrinckoucke, 59495, France
Telephone: +33 3 28 29 13 17

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The Fort des Dunes, also known as Fort Leffrinckoucke and sometime Fort de l'Est, is located in the commune of Leffrinckoucke, France, about 6 kilometres east of Dunkirk. Built from 1878 to 1880, it is part of the Séré de Rivières system of fortifications that France built following the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War. Although it played no part in World War I, it had a significant role in both the beginning and end of World War II. It has been preserved and is interpreted by a local preservation association for the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 51°3'12"N, 2°26'50"E

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Chemin du FortLeffrinckoucke 59495 France

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+33 3 28 29 13 17

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Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Éloi, Dunkirk lighthouse, Port Museum, Coudekerque-Branche.

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Area
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Memorial
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