Fort Lupin

Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, France

Fort Lupin, also known as Fort de la Charente, is an artillery battery in Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, in the department of Charente-Maritime. It was built in the 1680s to a design by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, and it is now in good condition.

The fort consists of a semi-circular gun battery ringed by a parapet with twenty-two embrasures. A tour-réduit and two blockhouses are located at the gorge. The fort is further protected by a ditch, a covertway and a glacis.

Fort Lupin was never attacked, and it never fired its guns in anger. It was decommissioned in the late 19th century, and was subsequently abandoned and vandalized.

The fort was sold to a private owner in 1964. The owners have restored the fort, and today it is in good condition. It is not open to the public on a regular basis.

References:

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Castles and fortifications in France

Address

Chemin du Fort 13, Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, France

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Details

Founded: 1680s
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marien P (2 years ago)
Beautiful fort along the Charente with a few squares, few visits because it is private property, but the area is very nice for walking!

Cedric Mathias (2 years ago)
Sublimely well maintained. Magnificent setting. Too bad it's so little open. Next time, we will organize ourselves better

pb bef (2 years ago)
Very beautiful but unfortunately from a distance, private property...

Mina Lamuvin (3 years ago)
Beautiful site, essentially natural. The residence cannot be visited.

Heidi Rohlmann (3 years ago)
Beautiful fort, located right by the sea. Be careful about the opening times, we couldn't understand them.

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