Fort Dorsner
Military fort of the Belfort defensive ring, built between 1875 and 1879, open to visitors in summer and on guided tours.
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About the museum
Fort Dorsner was built between 1875 and 1879 and belongs to the Belfort defensive ring. It could house up to 650 men and around 50 guns. It stands out for its octagonal central courtyard and its construction in pink sandstone.
The fort had two Mougin turrets, among the first installed in France. The German army used it as an observation post from 1940 to 1944. It then lay abandoned until 1988, when the town of Giromagny bought it.
The Association du Fort Dorsner runs it today. It organises free and guided visits as well as events, such as concerts, exhibitions, themed evenings and night tours by oil lamp. Event tickets are sold online.
The fort extends across the communes of Giromagny and Auxelles-Bas.
Highlights
- Octagonal central courtyard in pink sandstone
- Built between 1875 and 1879 within the Belfort defensive ring
- Two Mougin turrets, among the first in France
- Guided visits, including night tours by oil lamp
- Concerts, exhibitions and themed evenings
Permanent exhibition
- Visite du fort Dorsner – The visit shows the fort's military architecture, its octagonal courtyard in pink sandstone and the history of the Belfort defensive ring.
- Operated by
- Association du Fort Dorsner (propriété de la commune de Giromagny)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | €2free up to age 4 · Rate for children aged 5 to 12. |
| Groups | –Private guided tour by appointment: €60 per group of up to 30 people. |
| Guided visit, adult | €5 |
| Guided visit, child aged 5 to 12 | €3 |
| Private guided tour for a group (up to 30 people) | €60By appointment, by phone. |
Tickets for guided visits and events are booked online via HelloAsso.
Accessibility
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Getting there & parking
Address: Chemin du Fort, 90200 Giromagny.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits are scheduled in the association's programme, including night tours by oil lamp in summer. Groups can book a private tour by phone. |
