City walls of Maubeuge

The fortifications of Maubeuge stretch along both sides of the Sambre River, featuring high stone walls, moats, and defensive structures designed for military protection.

Engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban developed these fortifications in the seventeenth century under the reign of Louis XIV as part of France's northern defense strategy.

The walls represent French military engineering excellence and remain a testament to the architectural achievements of the seventeenth-century fortification methods.

Two-thirds of the original walls remain intact and visitors can explore multiple sections, including the Porte de Mons and the Pont Dormant throughout the year.

The fortifications form part of the Sentinel Pré Carré, an interconnected network of fortified cities in the Hainaut region near the Belgian border.

Location: Maubeuge

Architects: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban

GPS coordinates: 50.27694,3.97250

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52