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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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2024
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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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Suzie M.
Suzie M.
Visited in april 2024
Loved it here. Wasn't expecting a village up there had a good walk round. If you have health or motility problems it may be difficult in places. Had a nice lunch in one of the bars. Excellent views from the top.
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Alex d.
Alex d.
Visited in april 2024
Impressive historical citadelle. Access to the ramparts walk is through the information center
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Franck L.
Franck L.
Visited in april 2024
Lieu d histoire promenade agréable seulement faire attention avec des enfants car c'est pas forcément le bon lieu de promenade pour eux car il y a le vide autour .La visite du musée est pas terrible.
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Wim V.
Wim V.
Visited in april 2024
Indrukwekkende citadel. In de citadel is een klein dorpje gevestigd (gratis). Er zijn verschillende kunstateliers gevestigd ondermeer in de oude opslagruimtes in de muren.
Het museum, de versterkingen en omwallingen zijn te bezoeken mits betaling.
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christian c.
christian c.
Visited in april 2024
Le restaurant "je me souviens " est incontournable, Cuisine locale !
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