Citadelle de Montreuil-sur-Mer
Citadelle de Montreuil-sur-Mer, 13th-century military citadel in Montreuil-sur-Mer, France
The pentagon-shaped fortress features five bastions, ancient royal gates reinforced by two towers, and extensive military architecture spanning multiple centuries.
After Charles V's troops ransacked the city in 1537, King Charles IX ordered the construction of one of France's first bastioned citadels over a former royal castle.
The citadel houses permanent exhibitions documenting its role as the British Army General Headquarters during World War I between 1916 and 1919.
The fortress opens Wednesday through Monday from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with adult admission costing 7.50 euros for access to all exhibition areas.
The fortress serves as the sole breeding site for Greater Horseshoe Bats in northern France, leading to its designation as a Natura 2000 conservation area.
Location: Montreuil-sur-Mer
Address: Rue Carnot, 62170 Montreuil-sur-Mer, France 62170 Montreuil-sur-Mer
Opening Hours: Monday 13:30-18:00; Wednesday-Sunday 13:30-18:00
Phone: +33974985131
Website: http://citadelle-montreuilsurmer.fr
GPS coordinates: 50.46702,1.75971
Latest update: June 30, 2025 13:58
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very beautiful citadel
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