Fort Saint-Nicolas (Marseille)

It was constructed at the same time as Fort Saint-Jean on the opposite side of the harbour.

Commenting on their construction, Louis XIV said, "We noticed that the inhabitants of Marseille were extremely fond of nice fortresses.

"[1] In fact, the two new forts had cannons pointed inwards towards the town, not outwards towards the sea.

During the Battle of Marseille, it was the main center of German resistance.

French artillery opened up on the fort and after two days it was clear that resistance was futile and the Marseille garrison surrendered on 27 August.