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MONTMÉDY CITADEL

Fortifications – Ramparts
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Office de tourisme, 2, rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, 55600Montmédy, France
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Montmédy citadel, with a defensive system at the time directed against France, featuring 3 fortified gates in 1681

Since the 12th century, the hill overlooking Montmédy has always been a strategic area. In the 16th century, Charles-Quint reigned over the Holy Germanic Empire, of which Montmédy was a part. With his son Philippe II, they built most of the current fortifications (a defensive system at the time directed against France!). The citadel officially became French when the Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed in 1659. Vauban modernized it by raising its ramparts and digging ditches to further strengthen the defense. Three gates were fortified in 1681.

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Visited in may 2024
Mooi plaatsje, wel een beetje rommelig en wat vervallen. Echt frans dus.
Visited in may 2024
Prachtig gerestaureerde citadel. Beslist bezoeken!
Visited in may 2024
Endroit historique, très agréable, très impressionnant !
J'ai également visité son petit musée très intéressant.
Ces lieux sont empreints d'histoire trop souvent ignorée, car vieux de quelques siècles, ce qui pour moi, en fait justement, un lieu hautement historique et attrayant.
Visited in may 2024
Lieu très impressionnant. Visite gratuite par le bas des remparts ou payante par le haut.
Visited in may 2024
Très bel endroit, très pittoresque, avec la présence de bons restaurants

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