Le Fort de Pré-Giroud

Festung Pré-Giroud

Useful Information

Location:	Vallorbe
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Classification:	World War II Bunker Subterranean fortress from World War II
Light:	Incandescent Electric Light System
Dimension:	T=8-10 °C.
Guided tours:	D=90 min.
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History

DEC-1939 to 1945	between 130 and 240 men lived there to protect the border.
1988	opened to the public.

Description

The fortress of Pré-Giroud was built to protect the border between France and Switzerland.

• See also
• Search Google for "Fort de Pré-Giroud"
• Google Earth Placemark
• Fort de Pré-Giroud (visited: 01-NOV-2019)
• Le Fort de Pré-Giroud ()
• Les Bunkers ouvrent leurs portes ()
• Le Fort de Pré-Giroud ()