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Fort of Planoise

Coordinates: 47°12′27″N 5°58′54″E / 47.2076°N 5.98163°E / 47.2076; 5.98163
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Fort of Planoise
General view of the fort
Map
General information
Town or cityBesançon-Planoise
CountryFrance
Construction started1877–1882
ClientCity of Besançon
OwnerCity of Besançon
Technical details
Size4

The fort of Planoise is a fortification located on the summit of the hill of Planoise, in Besançon (Franche-Comté, France). Although its location was extremely strategic, the fort was not used during either the first or the second World War.[citation needed]

History

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The monument was built in 1877 to 1882, on the summit of the hill of Planoise (at 490m), to defend the city of Besançon. In the 1930s the fort was abandoned, and in 1949 Emmaus homeless charity rented the Planoise fort for offices.

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See also

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47°12′27″N 5°58′54″E / 47.2076°N 5.98163°E / 47.2076; 5.98163

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