City walls of Le Quesnoy, Medieval fortifications in Le Quesnoy, France.
The city walls extend around Le Quesnoy with five arrow-headed bastions, moats, and defensive structures built in multiple layers of stone and earth.
Built around 1150 by Count Beauduin IV of Hainaut, the fortifications underwent major modifications in 1527 when Spanish forces added modern defensive elements.
The walls represent northern French military engineering through centuries, from medieval round towers to 17th-century Vauban-style fortification techniques.
Visitors can walk the complete 3-kilometer circuit of preserved walls, accessing entry points near the train station through the former Flamengrie gate.
The fortification system includes three interconnected water pools that could flood specific sections of the surrounding area for enhanced defense.
Location: Le Quesnoy
GPS coordinates: 50.24472,3.64083
Latest update: May 24, 2025 10:52
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