The Fortress of Charlemont (French: Fort de Charlemont) is a French stronghold located near the Belgian border on the Meuse. It is a citadel, surrounded by a network of outworks,[1] including the connecting forts (Givet and the Mont d'Hours).[2] It dominates the town of Givet and when in use as a working fortress controlled the valley of the Meuse.
Destruction within the fort after the First World War.
view of the fort from within Givet.
The Maugis Tower.
Between Condé Charlemont Covered Path.
Entrance to Fort Condé.
Staircase, the only access point from the glacis to the fort.
^Montclos 2009, p. [page needed].
^Siborne 1895, p. 780.
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Destruction within the fort after the First World War.
view of the fort from within Givet.
The Maugis Tower.
Between Condé Charlemont Covered Path.
Entrance to Fort Condé.
Staircase, the only access point from the glacis to the fort.
