Yesterday at night, we explored the fort Mont des Welches. We already paid it a visit last year, but as the entrance is only a small ventilation hole at the top at the old entrée des munitions, plus some other hazards, we were not so sure we should try it. This year, we did, and it was actually very easy to do.

The bunker is in quite good shape - all copper was stolen just a few days after it was disused, just like in all other forts. But the rest of the power plant, kitchen, etc. are still there. Some idiots completely demolished the lifts and filled the shafts with amo boxes.

I took a few pictures of the lift motor, but will do a post about the transport technology in the Maginot forts later!

Between all the graffiti, we found a note that seems to be from World War 2 on one of the walls - a hand-written note on short wave frequencies of various military radio stations.