Work of the Lime Kiln

Ouvrage du Four à Chaux was built between 1930-1935 and was part of the many fortifications that made up the Maginot Line, a French fortification line that defended the Alsace region from the German border between Luxembourg and the Rhine. As is well known, the Germans went around the fortifications and over the Ardennes mountains, and thus the Maginot Line fulfilled its defensive function.

When Hitler annexed Austria, Sudetenland and Bohemia, the Ouvrage du Four à Chaux was manned and also became an important part of the area's growth thanks to the very industrious soldiers. Discover the fascinating history of one of the great fortifications of all time, the Maginot Line.

The fortress covers an area of 26 hectares, with 6 man blocks, 3 artillery cannons and 4.5 km of underground passages. The site housed about 600 men.

The fortress served as a defence until 1 July 1940, when the French regiments were forced to surrender after the fighting between May and June 1940.