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Saint-Eynard Fort

Historic site and monument, Fort, Military Patrimony, Fortified buildings, 19th C in Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

  • Rehabilitated between 1991 and 1995 and open to the public, the Saint-Eynard fort offers a beautiful view of the Belledonne massif, the Grésivaudan valley and Grenoble. A permanent exhibition on the life of the garrison at the fort awaits you.

  • The technological evolution of artillery during the 19th century forced the military authorities to review the defensive system at the national level. From then on, the defense of the territory was organized around a series of separate forts that crossed each other. Grenoble's defense, also linked to the creation of the new kingdom of Italy in 1861, was ensured by the forts of Saint-Eynard, Bourcet, Quatre-Seigneurs, Montavie, Mûrier and Comboire, to which were added several artillery...
    The technological evolution of artillery during the 19th century forced the military authorities to review the defensive system at the national level. From then on, the defense of the territory was organized around a series of separate forts that crossed each other. Grenoble's defense, also linked to the creation of the new kingdom of Italy in 1861, was ensured by the forts of Saint-Eynard, Bourcet, Quatre-Seigneurs, Montavie, Mûrier and Comboire, to which were added several artillery batteries such as Quichat and Néron. The fort of St Eynard controlled the roads crossing the Chartreuse, thanks to 25 artillery pieces and a garrison of 477 men.

    Parking for 1 coach at 100 meters, site accessible from the parking lot for people with reduced mobility, group drop-off possible.
    2 sanitary facilities on the site, one of which is for people with reduced mobility.
    Groups of children minimum 5 / maximum 10

    Minimum reservation of 24 hours in advance
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • Isolated
    • Close to GR footpath
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 300  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
  • Activities
    • Product tasting
    • Temporary exhibition
  • Equipment
    • Toilets
    • Exhibition space
    • Car park
    • Phone box/phone point
    • Orientation board
    • Sustainable development
    • Parking
    • Coach parking
    • Rain water collectors
  • Services
    • Coach access
    • Themed tour
    • Shop
    • Tourist brochures
    • Restaurant
    • Guided tours
    • Bar
    • Restaurant on site
    • Concert/events
    • Convention
    • Family Reception/drinks reception
    • Exhibition/trade fair
    • Seminar/meeting
Rates
Payment methods
  • American Express
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash
Openings
  • From May 3, 2023
    until May 31, 2023
  • From June 1, 2023
    until August 31, 2023
  • From September 1, 2023
    until November 4, 2023
  • Thursday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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