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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]]. This belt of forts included

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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]]. This belt of forts included
the forts of [[Fort de Bron|Bron]], [[Fort de Vancia|VANCAR]], Feyzin and [[:fr:Fort du Mont Verdun|Mont Verdun]].
the forts of [[Fort de Bron|Bron]], [[Fort de Vancia|VANCAR]], Feyzin and [[:fr:Fort du Mont Verdun|Mont Verdun]].
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/|title = Présentation du centre équestre du Fort de Feyzin|access-date = 1 February 2014}}</ref>.
It currently houses a riding stable animated and 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 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''.


== 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 Fort Champvillard, the [[Route nationale 7|RN7]], [[Solaize]], [[Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon]] and the Fort Corbas.


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 [[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.


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|title = Culture et Patrimoine|access-date = 14 October 2011}}.</ref>.
Thanks to the patronage of the 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}}.</ref>


== Plan of the Fort ==
== Plan of the Fort ==
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== 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|title = Fort en bal(l)ade}}.</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}}.</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, shooting activities (archery and orienteering), the renovation of new facilities and the development of training facilities (fire, police, humanitarian profit association ...).
[[File:Fort_de_Feyzin_entrée_nb.JPG|thumb|A pony path in the ditch of the fort.
[[File:Fort_de_Feyzin_entrée_nb.JPG|thumb|A pony path in the ditch of the fort.
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After the rehabilitation 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>{{Template: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>.
After the rehabilitation 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 ==
== Références ==
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{{Reflist}}


== See as well ==
== See as well ==


=== Bibliography ===
=== Bibliography ===
* {{Template:Citation|first1 = François|last1 = Dallemagne|author2 = Georges Fessy|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}}
* {{Citation|first1 = François|last1 = Dallemagne|author2 = Georges Fessy|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]
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* [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]

[[Category:Forts in France]]
[[Category:Forts in France]]
[[Category:Séré de Rivières system]]
[[Category:Séré de Rivières system]]

Revision as of 04:53, 23 October 2015

Fort de Feyzin
Pavillon Entrance of fort, view from exterior.
TypeFort
Site history
Built1875–1877

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 fort system. This belt of forts included the forts of Bron, VANCAR, Feyzin and Mont Verdun. It currently houses a riding stable animated and managed by the UCPA on behalf of the city of Feyzin.[1]

Characteristics

Located at 230  meters above sea level, it represents a wide area: 22 000 square meters built on 26 wooded hectares located near the center of the up-Feyzin, near the center of the three cherry trees.

History

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

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.

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

Plan of the Fort

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 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, shooting activities (archery and orienteering), the renovation of new facilities and the development of training facilities (fire, police, humanitarian profit association ...).

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 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]

Références

  1. ^ "Présentation du centre équestre du Fort de Feyzin". Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Culture et Patrimoine". Retrieved 14 October 2011..
  3. ^ "Fort en bal(l)ade"..
  4. ^ Thomas Coudert. "Feyzin : un centre de loisirs pour le sud-est lyonnais". Retrieved 14 April 2015.

See as well

Bibliography

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

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