Fort de Bicêtre

The Fort de Bicêtre is a military structure built between 1841 and 1845 during the reign of Louis-Philippe during a time of tension between France and England, in the Paris suburb of Kremlin-Bicêtre.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Bicêtre Hospital and Musée de l’Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris.

Bicêtre Hospital

Hospital

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The Bicêtre Hospital is located in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It lies 4.5 km from the center of Paris. The Bicêtre Hospital was originally planned as a military hospital, with construction begun in 1634. Bicêtre Hospital is situated 580 metres north of Fort de Bicêtre.

Musée de l’Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris

Museum

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The Musée de l'Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris is a museum dedicated to the history of Parisian hospitals. It is located on the left bank of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, at 47, quai de la Tournelle, Paris, France. Musée de l’Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris is situated 480 metres north of Fort de Bicêtre.

Institut Gustave Roussy

Hospital

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Institut Gustave Roussy, sometimes called Gustave Roussy, is a cancer research hospital in Europe. It is located near Paris. It is named after Gustave Roussy, a Swiss-French neuropathologist. Institut Gustave Roussy is situated 1¼ km south of Fort de Bicêtre.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Le Kremlin-Bicêtre and Gentilly.

Le Kremlin-Bicêtre

Town

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Le Kremlin-Bicêtre is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is 4.5 km from the center of Paris. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe.