From21until22September
European Heritage Days at Fort Lupin
Cultural
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Architecture
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Historic
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Heritage days
in Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
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During the European Heritage Days, come and visit Fort Lupin and discover one of the best examples of the small coastal forts developed by Vauban.
Fort Lupin, completed in 1689, is one of the elements of the defensive system of the Rade forts to control and defend access to the Royal Arsenal of Rochefort.
Vauban had developed a small fort combining the advantages of a low semi-circular battery which allowed for low shots to be fired into the ribs of ships and a tower which was also...During the European Heritage Days, come and visit Fort Lupin and discover one of the best examples of the small coastal forts developed by Vauban.
Fort Lupin, completed in 1689, is one of the elements of the defensive system of the Rade forts to control and defend access to the Royal Arsenal of Rochefort.
Vauban had developed a small fort combining the advantages of a low semi-circular battery which allowed for low shots to be fired into the ribs of ships and a tower which was also called a "réduit" and which allowed for plunging shots to be fired into the deck of ships.
Classified as a historical monument, Fort Lupin is privately owned and can only be visited during scheduled tours.
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Schedules
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From
September 21, 2024
until September 22, 2024
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Saturday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
