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Citadelle de Montmédy

La Citadelle, 55600 Montmédy
  • Meuse
  • Grand Est

Guided tour of the ramparts

Come stroll on the ramparts of the citadel of Montmédy and discover their history
17 i 18 septiembre 2022Passed
©Jean-François Zante - Creative Commons
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About the location

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.
Tags
Monument historique, Édifice militaire, enceinte urbaine
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