I n August 1914, millions of men from a wide variety of social, professional and cultural backgrounds were called up. The general mobilization then generates an unprecedented cultural mix. Each mobilized has a patois, a culture, traditions specific to his region or his profession. Troops mobilized in the army zone are subject to extreme conditions. The fighters need adapted words to...
On Saturday 18 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 19 September from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., as every year, the fort opens its doors to you on the occasion of European Heritage Days. You can explore the sites on your own or, accompanied by a guide from the association, set off to discover the fort and its history....
September 7, 1914, the fort suffered a terrible bombardment during the battle of Maubeuge. 107 years ago today, 120 men lost their lives during this tragic day. This morning, like every year, we were gathered to remember their sacrifice. Before this ceremony, another took place at the level of the cutting room at the entrance of the fort. This was...
On Saturday August 21, as part of the Sambr'insolites, the Sambre-Avesnois tourist office is offering night tours of the site upon registration. Information: Sambre Avesnois Tourist Office, 03-27-62-11-93...
Following new government measures, the presentation of a health pass is now mandatory to enter the museum. You will be asked to present your Covid QR code (paper or digital format via the TousAntiCovid application) with one of the following information: A vaccination certificate; Where Proof of a negative test within 48 hours; Where The result of a positive RT-PCR or antigen test attesting to recovery...
This summer we are hosting the exhibition lent by the association “Sur le chemin de Louis Stevenson du Pont-de-Montvert” for the Nord department. An opportunity to understand the man and the writer beyond Treasure Island or The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and to celebrate the reopening of the Sambre through its journey from Antwerp to Pontoise...
The fort and its museum will be open this Sunday, June 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note, to comply with the health standards in force, there will be no guided tour at 3 p.m., we apologize for this. Prices : -10 years: free 10-16 years old: 2.00€ +16 years old: 5.00€ ...
Want to walk around and visit this Sunday? We are happy to be able to welcome you again on Sunday! The fort and its museum will be open this Sunday, May 30 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note, to comply with the health standards in force, there will be no guided tour at 3 p.m., we apologize for this. Prices : -10...
We are pleased to announce that the Fort de Leveau museum is reopening its doors from Tuesday, May 25 at the usual times: - Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. -The last two Sundays of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sanitary measures are taken to welcome visitors in good conditions: -Visits are free and even on Sunday, there...
