Forts, fortifications, arsenals in the Hauts-de-France

Fortification
59440 Avesnes-sur-Helpe

The fortifications of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, located in the Hauts-de-France, date from the Middle Ages and were strengthened in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries by the Spaniards. They include a 12th century dungeon and a partially preserved medieval enclosure.

Fortification
59600 Maubeuge

The fortifications of Maubeuge, built by Vauban in the 17th century in the Hauts-de-France, form a bastioned ensemble protecting this border town on the Sambre. Classified as a Historical Monument, they illustrate French military architecture.

02880 Margival

The W2 fortified camp (Wolfschlucht 2), built in the 1940s in Margival, is a former Hitlerite headquarters, unique in France still intact in 1945. There are 38 books, 22 of which date back to World War II.

59440 Avesnes-sur-Helpe

The fortifications of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, built between the Middle Ages and the 17th century, protected this northern town. They include a medieval dungeon, Spanish bastions and the famous Gate of Mons, partially preserved and classified Historical Monuments.

59600 Maubeuge

The Arsenal de Maubeuge, built between 1679 and 1683, is a former military building located in Jemmapes quai, transformed into a cultural centre in the 20th century in the Hauts-de-France.

62100 Calais

Fort Nieulay, located in Calais, Hauts-de-France, is a military structure with a historic hydraulic system. Ranked a Historic Monument, it bears witness to the defensive heritage of the region.

62100 Calais

Fort Risban, built in the 15th century in Calais, is a coastal fortification transformed in the 17th and 19th centuries, controlling access to the port in Hauts-de-France.

80200 Péronne

The old fortifications of Peronne, including the gate of Brittany (17th century), are a defensive set of brick and stone classified historical monument, located in the Hauts-de-France, witness to the military history of this border town.