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Fort de Villey-le-Sec

Fort de Villey-le-Sec

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Fort de Villey-le-Sec

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Location: Villey-Le-Sec, Toul, Great East, France

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1. Grotte Sainte-Reine – Grotte des Puits loop from Villey-le-Sec

10.3km

02:49

140m

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2. Grotte des Puits – Grotte Sainte-Reine loop from Pierre-la-Treiche

10.4km

02:48

130m

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3. Grotte des Puits – Grotte Sainte-Reine loop from Pierre-la-Treiche

12.5km

03:19

120m

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Franz Josef Klingen

August 14, 2023

Fort Villey-le-sec, built between 1875 and 1879 in the south-east of Toul on a 345 m high hill, represents a unique ensemble in the fortifications of the Serè des Rivières era the hill was excellently suited to observe and combat a possible deployment of enemy troops. Since a wealthy landowner had already resisted expropriation during the construction of Fort de Bourlèmont and the location of Bourlèmont had to be shifted as a result, the French military also feared fierce resistance in the case of Villey-le-sec. In general, expropriation procedures could be carried out expeditiously when required by national security and when the land was vacant. But here it was a complete village with church and cemetery, which made things considerably more difficult. And so it was decided to surround the village with defenses instead of tearing it down.

Source: festungsbauten.de/F/Toul_Villeylesec.htm

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April 1, 2024

The fort was built around the existing village of Villey-le-Sec, partly because this strategically located location was also the only water supply in the vicinity at the time, and therefore it was not easy to relocate the residents.
The design of the fort was the model for later defensive structures, such as those built in the Maginot Line.
The fort was outside of any significant fighting in the world wars, so that although it remained virtually intact, it became increasingly less important strategically. It was therefore no longer maintained after the First World War. In the Second World War, many of the metal parts used were dismantled by the Germans.
Today, guided tours organized by an association are offered between May and September. [Michelin Guide Vert]

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1. Grotte Sainte-Reine – Grotte des Puits loop from Villey-le-Sec

2. Grotte des Puits – Grotte Sainte-Reine loop from Pierre-la-Treiche

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