Ramparts of Neuf-Brisach

The Ramparts of Neuf-Brisach form a complex defensive system with eight corners, bastions, ditches, and gates that extends over several kilometers. The entire structure was built according to mathematically precise plans and shows how fortified towns were designed in the 17th century.

Engineer Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban designed this fortification between 1698 and 1704 on orders from King Louis XIV. The complex was meant to protect the region after France's expansion and represents the military thinking of that era.

The fortifications show French defensive architecture through their rational geometric design, which combined military efficiency with building excellence. Visitors can see today how this structure shaped daily life in the town.

The walls are accessible on foot and offer various viewpoints of the town and surrounding countryside. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, as you will walk a lot and the terrain is sometimes uneven.

The site holds more than a dozen protected buildings that all remain within the walls. This concentration makes it a particularly valuable example of French town planning from that period.

Location: Neuf-Brisach

Part of: Fortifications of Vauban

GPS coordinates: 48.01889,7.52917

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24