Thematic guided tour of the citadel

Name: Visite guidée thématique de la citadelle
Start: 2021-09-19T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2021-09-19T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Citadelle de Montmédy

Discover the citadel during this exceptional tour, guided by Philippe Bragard, around the theme: «Bastioned fortifications before Vauban».

Dimanche 19 septembre 2021, 10h30Passé

©La Lorraine gaumaise - Michel Laurent

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Thème 2021

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Gratuit

À propos du lieu

Citadelle de Montmédy

La Citadelle, 55600 Montmédy

Meuse
Grand Est

The first fortifications of Montmédy are built under Charles the Fifth in 1545\. They will be developed until the XVIIth century in the course of the Spanish ownership. The citadel, defended(forbidden) by Jean V d' Allamont, invested(surrounded) in June, 1657, is taken, in the presence of the young person Louis XIV and of Mazarin, in August, 1657 by Vauban, who(which) manages its first seat(siege) there. Vauban will add to it then modifications, then Séré of Rivers, from 1870.