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Saint-Eynard Fort

Name: Saint-Eynard Fort
Address: Fort du Saint EynardMont Saint Eynard, Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, 38700, FRANCE

Historic site and monument, Fortified buildings, Military Patrimony, Fort, 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... Read more
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.

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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

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Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

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Quaix-en-Chartreuse

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Getting there
- Fort du Saint Eynard
  
  Mont Saint Eynard
  
  38700 Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
  
  Elevation : 1338 m
- Click to display number(s)
  
  04 76 85 25 ▒▒
  04 76 85 25 24
- fortsteynard.com
Updated on March 3, 2023 at 10:54 AM

by Office de Tourisme Grenoble Alpes

(Offer identifier: 130789)
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