Latitude and longitude of Fort Fleur d'épée

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Fort Fleur d'épée is a fortification on Grande-Terre on Guadeloupe. The origins of its name are unknown, though it may correspond to a nickname of a soldier who lived in it. It was built from 1750 to 1763 to a polygonal plan by Vauban in the heights above the town of Gosier, many metres above the bay. It is made up of underground rooms leading to small rooms. The powder magazine and kitchen with a furnace are still visible. It spacious entrance hall now hosts temporary art exhibitions.

Latitude: 16° 12' 60.00" N
Longitude: -61° 30' 28.19" W

Nearest city to this article: Le Gosier

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GPS coordinates of Fort Fleur d'épée, Guadeloupe

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