Fort Carnot
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Tags : Forts & Palaces
Timings : 8 AM to 5 PM
Time Required : 30 minutes to 1 hour
Entry Fee : Free entry
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Fort Carnot, Huay Xai Overview
Fort Carnot is an ancient French fort located on a hill overlooking the Mekong River in the city of Huay Xai in Laos. It is one of the few remaining structures from the colonial period and is an important landmark in the city. It is worth visiting Fort Carnot while exploring Huat Xai as you can also get to see some excellent panoramic views of the river and the town.
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Fort Carnot History & Significance
The French built the fort around 1900, seven years after Indo-China war during which the colonized Laos. It housed about 30 Vietnamese and Lao soldiers who were headed by a few French officers. After Laos gained independence in 1954, the Royal Lao Army took over the fort, using the buildings as barracks and also for accommodation.
A part of the fort is in ruins, and a section of these barracks remain today along with two watchtowers at the southern and northern ends. There are ruins of a kitchen and a prison at the south entrance. A museum is being constructed to exhibit the remains and the history of this fort.
A part of the fort is in ruins, and a section of these barracks remain today along with two watchtowers at the southern and northern ends. There are ruins of a kitchen and a prison at the south entrance. A museum is being constructed to exhibit the remains and the history of this fort.
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