Fort de Sucy, Villecresnes

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Fort de Sucy was built following the Franco-Prussian War to defend Paris. Located to the southeast of Paris in Sucy-en-Brie, the fort was part of an outer ring of eighteen major fortifications built in response to improvements in the range and effectiveness of artillery since the construction of the Thiers fortifications of the 1840s. It was built in accordance with improved principles of fortification developed for the Séré de Rivières system. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°46'7"N, 2°31'54"E

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Sucy-en-Brie (La Procession-Fort)Villecresnes France

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Fort de Sucy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac de Créteil, Church of Saint-Julien-de-Brioude, Fort de Champigny, Château de Grosbois.

3.7 miW
Lake
Lac de Créteil, Yerres
94 min walk • Lac de Créteil is an artificial lake of about 40 hectares located in Créteil, Paris. This is an old quarry reconverted into a lake in the mid-1970s. This site is served by the Pointe du Lac metro station. At the beginning of 1968, the project began. The work of development of the surroundings of the lake lasted until 1988.
2.7 miS
Church
Church of Saint-Julien-de-Brioude
68 min walk • The Church of Saint-Julien-de-Brioude is a historical gem nestled in the heart of France, embodying the rich religious and architectural heritage of the region. This sacred site, dating back several centuries, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a...
2.4 miN
Forts and castles
Fort de Champigny, Noisy-le-Grand
62 min walk • Fort de Champigny was built following the Franco-Prussian War to defend Paris. Located to the southeast of Paris in Chennevières-sur-Marne, the fort was part of an outer ring of fortifications built in response to improvements in the range and effectiveness of artillery since the construction of the Thiers fortifications of the 1840s.
2.3 miS
Museum, History museum
Château de Grosbois
59 min walk • The château de Grosbois is a castle in Boissy-Saint-Léger, Val-de-Marne, France.
2.5 miNE
Area
La Queue-en-Brie, Pontault-Combault
65 min walk • La Queue-en-Brie is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 17.9 km from the center of Paris.
2.9 miNW
Area
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Paris
74 min walk • Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 11.7 kilometres from the centre of Paris.
3.4 miN
Area
Champigny-sur-Marne, Paris
88 min walk • Champigny-sur-Marne is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 12.5 km from the centre of Paris.
2.1 miW
Area
Bonneuil-sur-Marne, Paris
54 min walk • Bonneuil-sur-Marne is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 13.4 km from the center of Paris.
3.4 miSW
Area
Valenton, Paris
86 min walk • Valenton is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 15.1 km from the center of Paris. It extends over 531 hectares of which 84 hectares are green spaces.
2 miN
Area
Chennevières-sur-Marne, Paris
51 min walk • Chennevières-sur-Marne is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 14.7 km from the center of Paris.
2.5 miSW
Area
Limeil-Brévannes, Paris
65 min walk • Limeil-Brévannes is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 15.3 km from the center of Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort de Sucy?

Nearby attractions include Sucy-en-Brie, Paris (12 min walk), Noiseau, Paris (23 min walk).