Fort des Adelphes

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The Fort des Adelphes, or Fort Richepance, is part of the fortifications of Épinal. It was built near the village of Deyvillers between 1883 and 1885, and was modernized beginning in 1907. It is an example of a Séré de Rivières system fortification. During World War II the fort surrendered to German forces and was then used by the Germans to fire on neighboring forts Longchamp and Dogneville. The fort is now occupied by an activity of the French Air Force associated with Base aerienne 133 Nancy-Ochey and is not accessible to the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 48°11'16"N, 6°29'48"E

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Grand EstFrance

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

Nearby attractions include: Musée de l'image, Musée départemental d'Art ancien et contemporain, Fort d'Uxegney, Musée du Chapitre.

2.3 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Musée de l'image, Épinal
59 min walk • The Musée de l'image is a museum in Épinal, Vosges, France. It contains over 110,000 images.
2.5 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée départemental d'Art ancien et contemporain, Épinal
65 min walk • The Musée départemental d'Art ancien et contemporain is a museum in Épinal, Vosges, France.
5.3 miW
Museum
Fort d'Uxegney
134 min walk • The Fort d'Uxegney, or Fort Roussel, is part of the fortifications of Épinal. It was built near the village of Uxegney between 1882 and 1884, and was modernized in 1910. It is an example of a Séré de Rivières system fortification. It retains its armament and is maintained as a museum.
2.3 miSW
Neighbourhood, Museum
Musée du Chapitre, Épinal
59 min walk • Musée du Chapitre is a museum in Épinal, Vosges, northeastern France. It is located within a medieval tower.
3.1 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Cemetery
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Épinal
78 min walk • Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial is a United States military cemetery in Dinozé, France. The 48.6 acres site rests on a plateau 100 feet above the Moselle River in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains.
0.6 miW
Forts and castles
Château de Failloux
16 min walk • The Château de Failloux was built in the 18th century in northeastern France. It is located in the commune of Jeuxey in the Vosges département, France, a few kilometers from the historical center of Épinal. The castle takes its name from the local hamlet, Grande Failloux.
4.6 miW
Museum
Fort de Bois l'Abbé
117 min walk • The Fort de Bois l'Abbé, or Fort Poniatowski, is part of the fortifications of Épinal, France. It was built near the village of Uxegney between 1883 and 1885. It is an example of a Séré de Rivières system fortification.
1.6 miW
Ice skating, Ice rink
Ice Rink, Épinal
42 min walk • The Poissompré ice rink is the name of the ice rink of the Épinal-Golbey agglomeration community. It is home to the Épinal Hockey Club, which plays in division 1.
2.2 miW
Park
Arboretum de la Forêt d'Épinal, Épinal
56 min walk • The Arboretum de la Forêt d'Epinal is an arboretum located in Saut-le-Cerf, in the 3600-hectare communal forest of Épinal, Vosges, Grand Est, France.
6.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Château de Girecourt-sur-Durbion
162 min walk • The castle of Girecourt-sur-Durbion is a fortified seigneurial residence of the 16th century. It has been registered as a historical monument since 1994 and its protection was extended to the entire domain on February 23, 1997.
1.5 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade de la Colombière, Épinal
39 min walk • The Stade de la Colombière is a football stadium in Épinal, eastern France. It is the home of French Championnat de France Amateurs side SAS Épinal. The capacity of the stadium is around 8,000 supporters.