The Fort de Bellegarde ( Fort or Castell de Bellaguarda / Bellaguàrdia in Catalan) is a 17th-century bastion fortification located above the town of Le Perthus, in the Pyrénées-Orientales département of southern France . History Le Perthus became French territory after the Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659). Fort Bellegarde in Perthus, was built on earlier fortifications in the 17th century by Vauban and is a masterpiece of military architecture. This architect made the decision to build this authentic fortress in 1668. In 1674, while the work was in progress, Spanish troops seized the fort and decided to make changes.
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Fort de Bellegarde is one of some fortress located near the borden between France and Spain and it was built after the Pyrenees treaty in 1659 to defend French Empire. In fact, you can see it from highway and some roads, it is located on the top of a mountain. Walls are very nice, but you can see here garbage. Fort de Bellegarde History and description The Bellegarde hill (420 m. alt.) dominates the Perthus pass (271 m.) perched on the Franco-Spain border. The site has been occupied since the middle Ages, the objective being to take control of the pass. Construit par Vauban au XVIII° siècle, le fort est un chef d'oeuvre d'architecture militaire. Il visait à surveiller les deux points d'entrées les plus aisés vers la France, les cols du Perthus et de Panissars. De sa terrasse, la vue est unique sur la plaine du Roussillon et de l'Empordà. Entre France et Espagne, le fort domine les deux Catalognes. 15 avenue de France 66480 Le Perthus France Tel: +33 (0)4 68 83 60 15 The fort is open from 3 June to 30 September from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm. Exterior view. Source: Jeantosti.com
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Le fort de Bellegarde est une fortification du XVIIe siècle située à la frontière entre la France et l'Espagne, au-dessus de la ville du Perthus, dans les Pyrénées-Orientales . Il sert alors au contrôle et à la défense du col du Perthus . Entrée du fort Histoire de Bellegarde L'histoire de Bellegarde puise sa source dans le royaume de Majorque. Fort Bellegarde is located on the commune of Perthus, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, 30 km south of Perpignan. It was built from 1680 according to plans made by Vauban, who had visited the site a year earlier. Positioned at the border between France and Spain, overlooking the city, controlling access to the Perthus Pass and therefore border. Fort De Bellegarde is situated located above the town of Le Perthus , on the of French - Spanish border. The Fort itself is a steep drive to reach , however definitely worth it. The first thing you see is the large fort itself dating back to the 17th century , the size of the place is large in scale and hard not to think wow ! CA EN FR DE ES. The destination. Open submenu. Close submenu The destination. Mediterranean Pyrenees; At the gates of Catalonia In the heart of the Eastern Pyrenees; A wild and preserved nature; The Côte Vermeille Beaches and coves The Albères Mountain The Illibéris Plain; Unmissable villages;
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Fort de Bellegarde is one of some fortress located near the borden between France and Spain and it was built after the Pyrenees treaty in 1659 to defend French Empire. In fact, you can see it from highway and some roads, it is located on the top of a mountain. Walls are very nice, but you can see here garbage. Le Perthus became French territory after the Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659). The Spanish captured Bellegarde in 1674 and began work on new fortifications in 1675. These were not very far advanced when the place was recaptured by the French. In 1678 Vauban designed for Bellegarde a strong pentagonal fort with a detached hornwork extending.
The siege of Bellegarde commenced on 23 May 1793 and ended on 24 June 1793 when Colonel Boisbrulé's French garrison surrendered the Fort de Bellegarde to a Spanish army under the command of Antonio Ricardos. The capture of the fort gave Spain control of an important road through the Pyrenees. Fort de Bellegarde 614DSC 0033 (49966251856).jpg 1,624 × 814; 364 KB Fort de Bellegarde 615DSC 0044 (49965745173).jpg 1,624 × 699; 633 KB Fort de Bellegarde et Le Perthus.jpg 4,608 × 3,456; 4.64 MB
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Fort de Bellegarde is one of some fortress located near the borden between France and Spain and it was built after the Pyrenees treaty in 1659 to defend French Empire. In fact, you can see it from highway and some roads, it is located on the top of a mountain. Walls are very nice, but you can see here garbage. Skip to main content. Review. Trips Alerts Sign in
