Visite guidée du Fort Maginot de la Frassinéa

It begins at the fort’s entrance with an overview of the historical context. Inside, you’ll then explore, in order, the technical areas (engine room, workshop, ammunition storage, etc.) and the barracks section of the fort (dormitory, dining hall, kitchen, washrooms, etc.). By then, the fort will hold no more secrets for you! About The small Frassinéa fort is an annex of Rimplas. Its mission was to block the advance of Italian tanks. To this end, it was equipped with a rapid-fire 47-mm anti-tank gun. Construction began in 1935 and lasted four years. It consists of three combat blocks. About thirty soldiers were needed to operate it. It is equipped with two SMIM-brand French generators to provide lighting and ventilation. For its water supply, it was built over a spring that flows continuously from the mountain. The fortification was never used; the only Italian offensive in the region did not advance past the Isola outpost, located upstream. After the armistice, the Italians retained the keys to the fort without occupying it. The Corps of Engineers took charge of it after the war until the 1970s, when it was sold to the municipality of Rimplas. Guides from the association will lead you on a guided tour of the fort lasting about half an hour. The tour begins at the fort’s entrance with an overview of the historical context. Inside, you’ll then explore, in turn, the technical areas (engine room, workshop, ammunition storage, etc.) and the barracks section of the fort (dormitory, mess hall, kitchen, washrooms, etc.). By the end, the fort will hold no more secrets for you!