The Bastion of La Calle, also known as the Bastion of France, was a French trading post located on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Algeria. Founded in the 16th century, it played a crucial role in Franco-North African trade relations until the early 19th century.
History
Established around 1520, the Bastion experienced a tumultuous history, alternating between periods of prosperity and difficulties. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times, notably in 1604, 1626, and 1677. Its importance declined in the 18th century, before its final destruction in 1827, shortly before the French conquest of Algeria in 1830.
The Bastion of La Calle, also known as the Bastion of France, was a French trading post located on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Algeria. Founded in the 16th century, it played a crucial role in Franco-North African trade relations until the early 19th century.
History
Established around 1520, the Bastion experienced a tumultuous history, alternating between periods of prosperity and difficulties. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times, notably in 1604, 1626, and 1677. Its importance declined in the 18th century, before its final destruction in 1827, shortly before the French conquest of Algeria in 1830.
