Fort Saint-Privat

Fort Saint-Privat is a fortification near Metz. Part of the forts of Metz, it had its baptism of fire in late 1944 during the Battle of Metz.

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Type: Fort
Description: military camp near Metz, France
Also known as: “Feste Prinz August von Württemberg”, “Fort de Saint-Privat”, and “Fort Württemberg”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes and Chapelle Saint-Privat de Montigny-lès-Metz.

Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes

Manor estate

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Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes is a manor estate, which is situated 1 km southeast of Fort Saint-Privat.

Chapelle Saint-Privat de Montigny-lès-Metz

Church

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Chapelle Saint-Privat de Montigny-lès-Metz is a church, which is situated 1 km northeast of Fort Saint-Privat.

Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Saint-Pierre

Church

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Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Saint-Pierre is a church, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Fort Saint-Privat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montigny-lès-Metz and Augny.

Montigny-lès-Metz

Town

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Montigny-lès-Metz is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It is the largest suburb of the city of Metz, and is adjacent to it on the west.