Fortifications of Vauban, Military fortification network in eastern France
The fortification system includes twelve distinct groups of fortified structures featuring citadels, coastal defenses, bastion walls, and communication towers across France.
Military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban designed these defensive structures during King Louis XIV's reign to protect France's borders from potential invasions.
These fortifications demonstrate the evolution of European military architecture through their star-shaped bastions and advanced defensive systems of the 17th century.
Visitors can explore the twelve UNESCO World Heritage sites through guided tours that explain the engineering and architectural features of each location.
The fortification network contains structures in Briançon, which incorporate multiple forts and medieval town walls reconstructed according to Vauban's specifications.
GPS coordinates: 50.28250,2.75889
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
Arras citadel
19 m
Arras Memorial
514 m
Arras Flying Services Memorial
510 m
City walls of Arras
887 m
Abbaye d'Henin-Liétard
927 m
Abbaye Sainte-Claire
901 m
Jardin botanique Floralpina
307 m
Temple protestant d'Arras
921 m
Mémorial du mur des fusillés d'Arras
157 m
Église Saint-Vaast d'Achicourt
780 m
Maison, 12 place Victor-Hugo
900 m
Maison, 4 place Victor-Hugo
949 m
Maison, 14 place Victor-Hugo
893 m
Maison, 3 place Victor-Hugo
936 m
Maison, 9 rue Rohart-Courtin, Place Victor-Hugo
953 m
Maison, 5 place Victor-Hugo
932 m
Maison, 7 place Victor-Hugo
914 m
Maison, 8 place Victor-Hugo
928 m
Chapel of St Louis in Arras
119 m
Maison, 13 place Victor-Hugo
867 m
Maison, 1 place Victor-Hugo
941 m
Maison, 22 place Victor-Hugo (Arras)
859 m
Maison, 16 place Victor-Hugo
882 m
Maison, 17 place Victor-Hugo
853 m
Maison, 18 place Victor-Hugo (Arras)
871 m
Maison, 20 place Victor-Hugo
863 m
Maison, 2 rue des Promenades, Rue Victor-Hugo
841 m
Maison, 15 place Victor-Hugo
855 mReviews
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