Fort Saint-Elme (France)
Historic French fortFort Saint-Elme is a military fort constructed between 1538 and 1552 under the reign of Charles V. Situated in the district of Collioure, approximately 30 kilometres southeast of Perpignan, in the department of Pyrénées-Orientales, it is designated as a monument historique of Côte Vermeille. Since 2008, the fort has served as a museum, showcasing collections of medieval and Renaissance arms, hosting exhibitions, and offering panoramic views of the surrounding area from its terrace.
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French wine area
Collioure
Commune in Occitania, France
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Commune in Occitania, France
Côte Vermeille
Region in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales
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Château Royal de Collioure
17th century fortress in Colliure, Occitania, France
Battle of Collioure
Battle of the War of the First Coalition
Siege of Collioure (1794)
Siege of the War of the First Coalition