Fort Catinat of Larmont Superior

En un regard

Le château en bref

Fort du Larmont Superior, known as Fort Catinat, is a military fort built in the 19th century. It is part of the Séré de Rivières system. Located in the commune of Pontarlier (Doubs department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region), it overlooks the city at an altitude of 1,170 meters. Its mission was to control access routes from Switzerland and protect Fort Joux. By decree on January 21, 1887, War Minister Georges Boulanger renamed all forts, batteries, and barracks with the names of former military leaders. For Fort du Larmont Superior, its "Boulanger name" refers to Marshal of France Nicolas de Catinat. The new name was engraved above the entrance. However, on October 13, 1887, Boulanger’s successor, Théophile Ferron, repealed the decree. The fort officially reverted to its previous name while retaining Boulanger’s name on its fronton.