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The '''Fort Feyzin''' is a fort built between [[1875]] to [[1877]] in the town of [[Feyzin]]. It is one of the forts of the second belt of forts around Lyon and more generally the [[Séré de Rivières system|Séré de Rivières fort system]]. It currently houses a riding stable animated and managed by the [[UCPA]] on behalf of the city of Feyzin <ref>{{Template:Cite web|url = http://feyzin.ucpa.com/presentation/|titre = Présentation du centre équestre du Fort de Feyzin|site = [http://feyzin.ucpa.com feyzin.ucpa.com]|auteur = |consulté le = 1er février 2014.}}</ref>.
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The '''Fort Feyzin''' is a fort built between 1875 and 1877 in [[Feyzin]]. It is one of the forts of the second [[Ceintures de Lyon|belt of forts]] around Lyon and more generally the [[Séré de Rivières system|Séré de Rivières fort system]]. This belt of forts included the forts of [[Fort de Bron|Bron]], [[Fort de Vancia|Vancia]], Feyzin and [[Fort du Mont Verdun|Mont Verdun]].
It currently houses a riding stable managed by the [[UCPA]] on behalf of the city of Feyzin.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://feyzin.ucpa.com/presentation/|title = Présentation du centre équestre du Fort de Feyzin|access-date = 1 February 2014}}</ref>


== Characteristics ==
== Characteristics ==
Located at <span class="nowrap">230&nbsp;&nbsp;meters</span> above sea level, it represents a wide area: <span>22 000</span> square meters built on 26 wooded hectares located near the center of the up-Feyzin, near the ''center of the three cherry trees''.
Located <span class="nowrap">230&nbsp;&nbsp;meters</span> above sea level, it covers a wide area: 22 000 square meters built on 26 wooded hectares, located near the center of Feyzin-le-haut and the ''Trois cerisiers'' recreational center.


== History ==
== History ==
The fort was designed to defend [[Lyon]] to the south. It also ensured protection of Fort Champvillard, the [[Route nationale 7|RN7]], [[Solaize]], [[Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon]] and the Fort Corbas.
The fort was designed to defend [[Lyon]] to the south. It also ensured protection of {{ILL|Fort de Champvillard|fr}}, the [[Route nationale 7|RN7]], [[Solaize]], [[Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon]] and {{ILL|Fort de Corbas|fr}}.


Fort Feyzin throughout its history has essentially served as a garrison for the army, and [[gendarmerie]]. The town became the owner in July [[2003]] and tours are organized especially on 'fort ballad' and [[European Heritage Days]].  With the discovery of a military path by the caponier, the stairs of the gate and ditches, the entrance building and rolling bridge over a ditch, have been completely renovated with a botanical path.
Fort Feyzin throughout its history has essentially served as a garrison for the army, and as a [[gendarmerie]]. The town became the owner of the fort in July 2003 and now holds tours, of the military road near the caponier, the postern stairs and the ditches, the entrance building and rolling bridge over a ditch, which have been completely renovated as well as a nature walk.


Thanks to the patronage of the foundation [[Total S.A.|Total]] S.A. The entrance building of the fort has been restored <ref>{{Template:Cite web|url = http://fondation.total.com/culture-et-patrimoine/patrimoine-francais/fondation-du-patrimoine/preservation-du-patrimoine-en-region-rhone-alpes-71.html|site = [http://fondation.total.com fondation.total.com]|titre = Culture et Patrimoine|consulté le = 14 octobre 2011}}.</ref>.
Thanks to the patronage of Foundation [[Total S.A.|Total]] S.A. the entrance building of the fort has been restored.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://fondation.total.com/culture-et-patrimoine/patrimoine-francais/fondation-du-patrimoine/preservation-du-patrimoine-en-region-rhone-alpes-71.html|title = Culture et Patrimoine|access-date = 14 October 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101213043114/http://fondation.total.com/culture-et-patrimoine/patrimoine-francais/fondation-du-patrimoine/preservation-du-patrimoine-en-region-rhone-alpes-71.html|archive-date = 13 December 2010|url-status = dead}}.</ref>


== Plan du fort ==
== Plan of the Fort ==
[[File:Fort_de_Feyzin.svg|centre|thumb|En ligne discontinue marron, les voies souterraines permettant d'accéder aux différents bâtiments suivants : ravelin '''(1)''', casernes '''(2)''', caponnières simples '''(3)''', caponnière double '''(4)''', poudrières '''(5)''', pont roulant '''(6)''' et entrée du fort '''(7)'''.]]
[[File:Fort de Feyzin.svg|centre|thumb|on dotted brown lines, underground routes for accessing different following buildings: ravelin '''(1)''', barracks '''(2)''', simple caponiers '''(3)''', double caponier '''(4)''', magazines '''(5)''', crane '''(6)''' and entrance to fort '''(7)'''.]]


== The fort today ==
== The fort today ==
The fort of Feyzin is open to the public at the fort ''bal(l)ade''<ref>{{Template:Cite web|url = http://www.ville-feyzin.fr/Fort-en-bal-l-ade.html|titre = Fort en bal(l)ade|site = ville-feyzin.fr}}.</ref> (a one-day event in early summer, held since 2006) and for [[European Heritage Days]].
The fort of Feyzin is open to the public at the fort ''bal(l)ade''<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ville-feyzin.fr/Fort-en-bal-l-ade.html|title = Fort en bal(l)ade|access-date = 2015-10-22|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140915220428/http://www.ville-feyzin.fr/Fort-en-bal-l-ade.html|archive-date = 2014-09-15|url-status = dead}}.</ref> (a one-day event in early summer, held since 2006) and for [[European Heritage Days]].


The fort is the subject of a development program with the creation of a leisure center oriented toward installing an equestrian center, shooting activities (archery and orienteering), the renovation of new facilities and the development of training facilities (fire, police, humanitarian profit association ...).
The fort is the subject of a development program with the creation of a leisure center oriented toward installing an equestrian center, activities like archery and orienteering, the renovation of new facilities and the development of training facilities (fire, police, humanitarian associations ...).
[[File:Fort_de_Feyzin_entrée_nb.JPG|thumb|Une promenade en poney dans les fossés du fort.]]
[[File:Fort_de_Feyzin_entrée_nb.JPG|thumb|A pony path in the ditch of the fort.]]
After the rehabilitation of the entrance pavilion in 2008, the equestrian center opened its doors on {{Template:Date|27|juillet|2013}}. The old stables used by the army were rehabilitated to accommodate from 20 to 30 ponies, a covered carousel  and an open air [[Tiltyard]] are also present. This equipment is managed and run by the [[UCPA]] on behalf of the town of Feyzin. The Bioforce institute also uses the fort for its training <ref>{{Template:Cite web|url = http://www.lyoncapitale.fr/Journal/Lyon/Actualite/Actualites/Loisirs/Feyzin-un-centre-de-loisirs-pour-le-sud-est-lyonnais|titre = Feyzin : un centre de loisirs pour le sud-est lyonnais|site = [http://www.lyoncapitale.fr lyoncapitale.fr]|auteur = Thomas Coudert|en ligne le = 28 août 2013|consulté le = 14 avril 2015}}</ref>.
After the renovation of the entrance pavilion in 2008, the equestrian center opened its doors on 27 July 2013. The old stables used by the army were rehabilitated to accommodate from 20 to 30 ponies; a covered carousel and an open air [[tiltyard]] are also present. This equipment is managed and run by the [[UCPA]] on behalf of the town of Feyzin. The Bioforce Institute also uses the fort for its training.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.lyoncapitale.fr/Journal/Lyon/Actualite/Actualites/Loisirs/Feyzin-un-centre-de-loisirs-pour-le-sud-est-lyonnais|title = Feyzin : un centre de loisirs pour le sud-est lyonnais|author = Thomas Coudert|access-date = 14 April 2015}}</ref>


== Références ==
==See also==
*[[Ceintures de Lyon]]
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== See as well ==
== References ==
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{{Reflist}}


=== Bibliography ===
== Bibliography ==
* {{Template:Citation|prénom1 = François|nom1 = Dallemagne|photographe = Georges Fessy|titre = Les défenses de Lyon|sous-titre = enceintes et fortifications|éditeur = Éditions Lyonnaises d'Art et d'Histoire|lieu = Lyon|année = 2006|pages totales = 255|passage = 175-183|isbn = 2-84147-177-2}}
* {{Citation|first1 = François|last1 = Dallemagne|others = Georges Fessy(photographer)|title = Les défenses de Lyon: enceintes et fortifications|editor = Éditions Lyonnaises d'Art et d'Histoire|place = Lyon|year = 2006|pages = 175–183|isbn = 2-84147-177-2}}


=== external links ===
== External links ==
* [http://www.fortiffsere.fr/lyon/index_fichiers/Page2340.htm Fortiffsere.fr]
* [http://www.fortiffsere.fr/lyon/index_fichiers/Page2340.htm Fortiffsere.fr]
* [http://www.fortiff.be/iff/index.php?page=f29 Fortiff.be]
* [http://www.fortiff.be/iff/index.php?page=f29 Fortiff.be]
* [http://feyzin.passe-simple.over-blog.com/article-27061598-6.html Feyzin.passe-simple.over-blog.com]
* [https://archive.today/20121130112619/http://feyzin.passe-simple.over-blog.com/article-27061598-6.html Feyzin.passe-simple.over-blog.com]
* [http://fondation-patrimoine.mecenat-total.com/fiches-projets/projet-36 Total sponsorship Foundation]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110518232207/http://fondation-patrimoine.mecenat-total.com/fiches-projets/projet-36 Total sponsorship Foundation]
* [http://lefortdefeyzin.fr Development Project of the fort of Feyzin]
* [http://lefortdefeyzin.fr Development Project of the fort of Feyzin]
* [http://feyzin.ucpa.com/ Feyzin Equestrian Centre]
* [http://feyzin.ucpa.com/ Feyzin Equestrian Centre]

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Fort de Feyzin
Pavillon Entrance of fort, view from exterior.
Fort de Feyzin is located in France
Fort de Feyzin
Fort de Feyzin
Coordinates45°40′18″N 4°52′01″E / 45.671644°N 4.8669°E / 45.671644; 4.8669
TypeFort
Site history
Built1875–1877

The Fort Feyzin is a fort built between 1875 and 1877 in Feyzin. It is one of the forts of the second belt of forts around Lyon and more generally the Séré de Rivières fort system. This belt of forts included the forts of Bron, Vancia, Feyzin and Mont Verdun. It currently houses a riding stable managed by the UCPA on behalf of the city of Feyzin.[1]

Characteristics[edit]

Located 230  meters above sea level, it covers a wide area: 22 000 square meters built on 26 wooded hectares, located near the center of Feyzin-le-haut and the Trois cerisiers recreational center.

History[edit]

The fort was designed to defend Lyon to the south. It also ensured protection of Fort de Champvillard [fr], the RN7, Solaize, Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon and Fort de Corbas [fr].

Fort Feyzin throughout its history has essentially served as a garrison for the army, and as a gendarmerie. The town became the owner of the fort in July 2003 and now holds tours, of the military road near the caponier, the postern stairs and the ditches, the entrance building and rolling bridge over a ditch, which have been completely renovated as well as a nature walk.

Thanks to the patronage of Foundation Total S.A. the entrance building of the fort has been restored.[2]

Plan of the Fort[edit]

on dotted brown lines, underground routes for accessing different following buildings: ravelin (1), barracks (2), simple caponiers (3), double caponier (4), magazines (5), crane (6) and entrance to fort (7).

The fort today[edit]

The fort of Feyzin is open to the public at the fort bal(l)ade[3] (a one-day event in early summer, held since 2006) and for European Heritage Days.

The fort is the subject of a development program with the creation of a leisure center oriented toward installing an equestrian center, activities like archery and orienteering, the renovation of new facilities and the development of training facilities (fire, police, humanitarian associations ...).

A pony path in the ditch of the fort.

After the renovation of the entrance pavilion in 2008, the equestrian center opened its doors on 27 July 2013. The old stables used by the army were rehabilitated to accommodate from 20 to 30 ponies; a covered carousel and an open air tiltyard are also present. This equipment is managed and run by the UCPA on behalf of the town of Feyzin. The Bioforce Institute also uses the fort for its training.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Présentation du centre équestre du Fort de Feyzin". Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Culture et Patrimoine". Archived from the original on 13 December 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2011..
  3. ^ "Fort en bal(l)ade". Archived from the original on 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2015-10-22..
  4. ^ Thomas Coudert. "Feyzin : un centre de loisirs pour le sud-est lyonnais". Retrieved 14 April 2015.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Dallemagne, François (2006), Éditions Lyonnaises d'Art et d'Histoire (ed.), Les défenses de Lyon: enceintes et fortifications, Georges Fessy(photographer), Lyon, pp. 175–183, ISBN 2-84147-177-2{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

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