Fortifications of Vauban
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The Fortifications of Vauban is a world heritage site comprising 12 fortifications, literally located around France.
Understand
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) was the chief military engineer of the Sun King (Louis XIV of France). An expert in both the art of building and breaking fortifications, his concepts stood as the guidelines for fortifications for a century after his death. During his career spanning four decades, 37 new fortresses were built and around 300 upgraded under his supervision. In 2008, 12 of Vauban's fortifications were inscribed on the world heritage list.
Sites
Arras Citadel
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Citadel, city walls and Fort Griffon
address: Besançon
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Citadel of Blaye, city walls, Fort Paté and Fort Médoc
address: Blaye
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City walls, Redoute des Salettes, Fort des Trois-Têtes, Fort du Randouillet, ouvrage de la communication Y and the Asfeld Bridge
address: Briançon
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La Tour Dorée
address: Camaret-sur-Mer
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Ville neuve
address: Longwy
Mont-Dauphin Place forte
Mont-Louis Citadel and city walls
Neuf-Brisach Fortification
Saint-Martin-de-Ré City walls and citadel
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Watchtowers
address: Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue/Tatihou
Villefranche-de-Conflent City walls, Fort Libéria and Cova Bastera