The Fort du Vert Galant
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The Fort du Vert Galant

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  • French
    French
  • 1h
    1h
  • From
    2€From
  • Meeting point
    Au Fort du Vert GalantMeeting point

Presentation

A classic visit to Fort du Vert Galant, one of General Séré de Rivières' crown of “single-crested” forts built around Lille in the aftermath of the 1870 war to protect Lille from a possible new invasion by Prussia and its German allies. Bring closed shoes that are not muddy or dusty, as well as a torch or mobile phone flashlight for certain sections. 
               

To know

Good to know
  • This tour in French is available on 21 May, 14 June, 12 July and 13 September at 11am and 2.30pm.
  • Please be there 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • On presentation of a certificate, a reduced rate is available for: under-18s, students, jobseekers, RSA recipients, the over-62s, families of more than four, disabled people and their carers, and greeters.
  • Free for children under 6, with prior booking.
  • This tour is free for tour guides on presentation of their professional card, and can be booked by telephone or at the reception desk of one of the Metropolitan Tourist Office branches.
  • Service +: book in less than 24 hours by contacting our advisers by telephone on +33 (0)359 579 400.

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