Fort Rapp-Moltke

Located south of the commune of Reichstett, Fort Rapp-Moltke is part of the fortified belt of Strasbourg, built after the German annexation of 1871.

Constructed in 1874, its purpose was to protect the Marne-Rhine Canal as well as the Hoerdt road, the only passable route between the Brumath forest and the wetlands of northern Ried.

This neo-Prussian fort, partially underground and built from Vosges sandstone, contained about 120 rooms and various facilities. Surrounded by a dry moat and equipped with heavy cannons, it could accommodate up to 800 soldiers.

Originally dedicated to the German General Von Moltke, since 1918 it has borne the name of Colmar general Jean Rapp, a hero of the Napoleonic wars.

The first detached fort of Strasbourg, it has been restored and opened to the public thanks to a local association.

Visits allow discovery of the barracks, casemate, powder magazine, lifts, caponiers, infirmary, kitchen, bakery, as well as two small museums dedicated to the Marine Troops and the history of the school.

Regularly open to the public, it also offers cultural and musical events throughout the year.