Fontvive

Fontvive is a locality in Val-d’Oronaye, Arrondissement of Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and has an elevation of 1,986 metres. Fontvive is situated nearby to the hamlet Saint-Ours, as well as near the village Meyronnes.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort de Viraysse and Ouvrage Plate Lombard.

Fort de Viraysse

Bunker

Photo: Les Bergers des Pierres - Moselle Association, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Fort de Viraysse is a fortification complex in the Cottian Alps overlooking the Ubaye Valley. It was built between 1885 and 1888 to defend France against invasion from Italy. Fort de Viraysse is situated 3½ km east of Fontvive.

Ouvrage Plate Lombard

Bunker

Ouvrage Plate Lombard is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, two infantry blocks and one observation block. Ouvrage Plate Lombard is situated 3½ km north of Fontvive.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Larche and Fouillouse.

Larche

Hamlet

Photo: Berrucomons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Larche is a former commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Val-d'Oronaye. Larche is situated 4½ km southeast of Fontvive.