Fort de Charenton, Montreuil

Name: Fort de Charenton
Address: Montreuil, France

#13 among attractions in Montreuil

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Facts and practical information

Fort de Charenton is a fortification built in 1842 in the community of Maisons-Alfort, and part of the Paris defences planned by Adolphe Thiers. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°48'32"N, 2°25'44"E

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Maisons-Alfort (Le Centre)Montreuil France

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Hippodrome de Vincennes, Redoute de Gravelle, Château de Réghat, Musée Fragonard.

1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Hippodrome de Vincennes, Paris
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Hippodrome de Vincennes is a venerable racecourse known for its harness racing events. This prestigious venue draws in equine enthusiasts and curious tourists alike, offering a unique glimpse into the world of French horse racing.
1.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Redoute de Gravelle, Paris
35 min walk • The redoute de Gravelle is a fort in Joinville-le-Pont, situated to the south-east of Vincennes in Paris. Built under Louis-Philippe, from 1968 it housed the École nationale de police de Paris, before becoming an illegal immigrants detention centre.
0.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Réghat, Montreuil
17 min walk • The Château de Réghat is a château in Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
~1980 ftNW
Museum, Science museum
Musée Fragonard, Paris
10 min walk • The Musée Fragonard d'Alfort, often simply the Musée Fragonard, is a museum of anatomical oddities located within the École Nationale Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort, 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, in Maisons-Alfort, a suburb of Paris. It is open several days per week in the cooler months; an admission fee is charged.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Pont du Port à l'Anglais, Paris
24 min walk • The Port à l'Anglais Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge that spans the Seine river between the French communes Alfortville and Vitry-sur-Seine. It carries two lanes of automobile traffic and has pedestrian walkways on each side.
1.3 miNW
Area
Charenton-le-Pont, Paris
34 min walk • Charenton-le-Pont is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 6.2 km from the centre of Paris, to the north of the confluence of the Seine and Marne rivers; the Pont part of the name refers to the stone bridge across the Marne.
0.9 miNE
Area
Saint-Maurice, Paris
22 min walk • Saint-Maurice is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 6.8 km from the center of Paris. The insane asylum Charenton was located in Saint-Maurice; it is now a psychiatric hospital.
0.9 miSW
Area
Alfortville, Paris
23 min walk • Alfortville is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 7.6 km from the center of Paris.
0.6 miS
Area
Maisons-Alfort, Paris
15 min walk • Maisons-Alfort is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 8.4 km from the center of Paris. Maisons-Alfort is famous as the location of the National Veterinary School of Alfort.
~1680 ftNW
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique, Montreuil
9 min walk • The Jardin botanique de l'École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort is a botanical garden operated by the École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, and located on the school's grounds at 7, avenue du Général de Gaulle, Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne, Île-de-France, France. It is open to the public; an admission fee is charged.
0.8 miW
48°48'27"N • 2°24'44"E
HardBloc, Paris
20 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort de Charenton?

Nearby attractions include Jardin botanique, Montreuil (9 min walk), Musée Fragonard, Paris (10 min walk), Maisons-Alfort, Paris (15 min walk), Château de Réghat, Montreuil (17 min walk).

How to get to Fort de Charenton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort de Charenton:

Bus

8 Mai 1945 • Lines: 104, N32, N35 (6 min walk)
Professeur Cadiot • Lines: 181 (5 min walk)

Metro

Maisons-Alfort — Stade • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
École Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort • Lines: 8 (14 min walk)

Train

Maisons-Alfort - Alfortville (12 min walk)