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Fort Carré: Star-Shaped Sentry Overseeing the French Frontier - A Test of

Fort Carré: Star-Shaped Sentry Overseeing the French Frontier - A Test of

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Nicolo Ciampini Nicolo Ciampini

In the 16th century, the Old Town of Antibes braced against more than just the blinding sun's glare – it endured the relentless advancement of the Alpine conquerors. Fort Carré, a star-shaped sentinel, stood tall on the Var River, a steadfast guardian for Henry II, marking a defense against this Savoy-bound threat along the border.

Built by Henry III, Fort Carré was more than a coincidence or architectural fancy, it was a response to an expanding mistrust. Antibes, and with it the city's border, shared a region with the Duchy of Savoy. The king sought a formidable watchman to safeguard his western frontier from the Savoy-bound threat. The hilltop placement of Fort Carré granted it the ability to spot an enemy from afar, protecting Antibes from a possibly cunning southern plot. One wonders if the neighbors ever truly trusted each other.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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