Citadelle d'Entrevaux, Medieval citadel in Entrevaux, France.
The fortress rises 156 meters above the village on a rocky promontory, featuring fortified walls designed by military architect Vauban in 1690.
The citadel gained strategic importance when Entrevaux became a royal French town in 1536 after its inhabitants revolted against Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire.
The fortress incorporates architectural elements from different periods, including medieval dungeons, Renaissance fortifications, and 17th-century military engineering innovations.
Visitors reach the citadel through a 800-meter path with nine ascending ramps, requiring approximately 30 minutes of walking time.
The citadel served as a prison for German officers during World War I, marking its final military use after centuries of defensive purposes.
Location: Entrevaux
GPS coordinates: 43.95250,6.81333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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