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Reconstruction of a bread oven at Fort Wagner

Organised by "Association for the Discovery of the Messina Fortification"

Reconstruction of a bread oven in a WW1 military fort

Come and take part in the reconstruction of an identical bread oven in a World War I military fort!

Fort Wagner

The fort, built between 1904 and 1910, is part of Metz's second fortified belt. Built by the Germans during the annexation of Alsace-Moselle, it is a fine example of early 20th-century German military architecture.

The work

Having carried out a number of restoration projects on the building, the association is now embarking on a new project: rebuilding a bread oven at Fort Wagner, identical to the models found in the forts of Metz's second fortified belt!

This conception and know-how are almost non-existent in "old France".

The association's volunteers recovered the elements of a bread oven from another fort where it was in danger of being damaged. Reconstruction of the oven (5m x 3m and 2.90 m high) at Fort Wagner will involve 3 successive phases of construction, spaced out by 3 phases of consolidation and drying.

The three stages are as follows:

-1 preparation of materials, layout and assembly from the base to the hearth.

-2 the baking chamber assembly with its heating tubes

And its transfer cart. Assembling the fireplace.

-3 installation of circuits, ventilation, smoke extraction and installation of doors and decorative elements.

This year, the project consists of building the identical base up to the hearth.

The reuse of materials from the dismantled kiln is essential; ordinary and refractory bricks; sand and clay...

The oven is a succession of single or double brick walls. The space between is filled with sand or clay.

Supervision is provided by a team of members of the Association pour la Découverte de la Fortification Messine and a mason compagnon du devoir.

The furnace before dismantling

Identical oven model according to

Life on the site

You'll be staying at the fort, in a green, peaceful and historic setting, with full board. A mini-bus will be available for discovery outings.

We provide a dining room, kitchen, shower and toilet facilities.

Lodging will be provided either under canvas camp or in the former military bedrooms (4-bed rooms).

Discover and experience the unique history of Moselle and the Annexation.

The fort is located 200 m from shops, bread supermarkets and restaurants.

*Note: the temperature in the fort is a constant 13°C (even in the middle of a heatwave).

For further information:

Tel: 06 85 25 47 68

e-mail: contact@le-fort-wagner.com

Site: le-fort-wagner.com/

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from Saturday 5 July
to Saturday 12 July 2025
Registration deadline : 28th June
Fort Wagner
1 Le Fort
57420 Verny
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  • 50 € Registration fees 1st worksite
    IR registration fees

  • 49 € Registration fees ARPP 1er chantier

  • 40 € Registration fees

  • 39 € ARPP registration fees

  • 65 € Social structure registration fees

  • Free IR registration fees

  • Accommodation costs
  • 75 €
There are 8 places left
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Fort Wagner

1 Le Fort
57420 Verny
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from Saturday 5 July
to Saturday 12 July 2025
Registration deadline : 28th June
Fort Wagner
1 Le Fort
57420 Verny
CALCULATE MY ITINERARY

  • 50 € Registration fees 1st worksite
    IR registration fees

  • 49 € Registration fees ARPP 1er chantier

  • 40 € Registration fees

  • 39 € ARPP registration fees

  • 65 € Social structure registration fees

  • Free IR registration fees

  • Accommodation costs
  • 75 €
There are 8 places left
pre-registration
  • CONTACT
    contact@le-fort-wagner.com
    +33685254768
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