Langres, Medieval fortified town in Haute-Marne, France
Langres is a fortified commune on a limestone plateau in Haute-Marne, northeastern France. The ramparts form a continuous circuit with seven gateways and thirteen towers built across different periods.
The Celtic Lingones founded a settlement here over two millennia ago, later expanded under Roman rule as a crossroads of two trade axes. During the Middle Ages the current fortifications took shape, extended over the following centuries.
Residents call themselves Langrois, a name drawn from the town's Celtic roots. Today you find them shopping in the morning at Place Diderot or walking along the towers, where views reach across to the Vosges.
A walk along the walls takes about an hour and is mostly accessible. The best viewpoints lie on the southern side, where the towers stand tallest.
Philosopher Denis Diderot was born here and grew up within these walls before moving to Paris. His birthplace stands near the cathedral in a narrow lane.
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