Fort Neuf de Vincennes
| Fort Neuf de Vincennes | |
|---|---|
| Part of Thiers fortifications of Paris | |
| Vincennes, France | |
Entrance gate | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Owner | Ministry of Defense |
| Controlled by | France |
| Condition | Occupied by Ministry of Defense |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 48°50′32″N 2°26′31″E / 48.84221°N 2.44208°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1841 |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Paris (1870–1871) |
The Fort Neuf de Vincennes ("New Vincennes Fort") is a fortification built on the grounds of the Château de Vincennes, on the east side of Paris. While the old chateau had been a significant fortification in its time, by 1840 there was a need for a modern fort at that location, capable of using and defending itself against artillery fire. A new bastioned fort was built to the east of the historic chateau.