Citadel of Montpellier, Military citadel in Montpellier, France.
The Citadel of Montpellier features four bastions arranged in a square configuration, with remaining southern fortifications facing the Mediterranean coastal plain.
King Louis XIII ordered the construction of this fortress between 1624 and 1627 following an eight-month siege to control the city's Huguenot population.
The citadel transformed from a military stronghold into the Lycée Joffre, an academic institution that opened its doors to students in October 1948.
The fortification stands on Avenue des États du Languedoc, with pedestrian paths connecting the northern parking area to central Montpellier.
Two preserved southern bastions, Bastion de la Reine and Bastion de Ventadour, connect through a wall bordered by a palm tree garden.
Location: Montpellier
GPS coordinates: 43.61167,3.88611
Latest update: June 4, 2025 07:44
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