Citadelle de Bitche, Military fortress in Bitche, France
The citadel stands on a sandstone rock formation, featuring massive stone walls, underground passages, and defensive structures designed by military architect Vauban.
The fortress withstood a significant siege from August 1870 to March 1871, when Commander Louis-Casimir Teyssier successfully defended against Prussian forces.
The citadel houses a historical museum dedicated to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, displaying original weapons, uniforms, and military artifacts.
Visitors can explore the fortress through guided tours in French, English, and German, accessing the underground tunnels and multimedia exhibitions about military history.
The site contains an original 1794 relief map of Bitche, classified as a Historical Monument, displayed in the recently restored Vauban Chapel.
Location: Bitche
Architects: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant
Address: Rue Bombelle 57230 Bitche 57230 Bitche
Phone: +33387961882
Website: http://citadelle-bitche.com
GPS coordinates: 49.05278,7.43111
Latest update: November 20, 2025 16:04
Halloween becomes an annual major event across France. Theme parks like Disneyland Paris, Parc Astérix, and Futuroscope create special environments with seasonal decorations, themed shows, and attractions suitable for all ages. Families can enjoy special menus in restaurants and meet costumed characters that animate the walkways. Cultural heritage sites also participate by organizing night visits. The Paris Catacombs reveal their underground history through guided tours after dark. The Château de Combourg welcomes visitors to its medieval halls with historical stories, while the Citadel of Bitche transforms its military galleries into theatrical settings. Museums also join the festivities: the Rodin Museum highlights its Gates of Hell with sound and visual effects. Natural sites like the Balme Caves host thematic exhibitions, and even the Thoiry Zoo invites visitors to observe animals during specially arranged evening events.
Couvent des Capucins de Bitche
243 m
Sainte-Catherine in Bitche
426 m
Fort Saint-Sébastien
737 m
Jardin pour la Paix
149 m
Porte de Strasbourg
391 m
Hôpital militaire de Bitche
235 m
Synagogue de Bitche
548 m
Église protestante de Bitche
298 m
Chapelle de l'Étang de Bitche
873 m
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Bitche
739 m
Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur de Bitche
776 m
Chapelle de la citadelle de Bitche
22 m
Chapelle du couvent des capucins de Bitche
266 m
Chapelle du collège Saint-Augustin de Bitche
882 m
Citadelle de Bitche
82 m
Espace René Cassin
396 m
Statue Jeanne d'Arc
381 m
Work of art
408 m
Work of art
392 m
Work of art, statue
552 m
Scenic viewpoint
294 m
Fort Saint-Sébastien
735 m
Cannon
168 m
Cannon
170 m
Cannon
49 m
Memorial
564 m
Wayside cross, Christianity
654 m
Wayside cross
389 mReviews
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