Villefranche-de-Conflent Fortress

Villefranche-de-Conflent, France

Built by Vauban in 1681 and fortified by Napoleon III, the fortress dominates the city of Villefranche-de-Conflent with its ramparts, counterscarp galleries, bastions, chapel, archaeology and caving museum and a 734 steps underground staircase. The ramparts - major site built by Vauban- are registered on the list of the Unesco World Heritage.

Address

Rue Saint-Jean 32, Villefranche-de-Conflent, France

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Details

Founded: 1681
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

More Information

www.sites-vauban.org
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Timothy Lacroix (5 years ago)
You can take +700 steps from the village to the fort! Best cardio of the day

Pau GM (5 years ago)
Great castel! one of my favorite things to do at Villefranche-de-Conflent

Robert Bako (5 years ago)
Very nice place!

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