Association pour la Mise en Valeur des Espaces Fortifiés

Association pour la Mise en Valeur des Espaces Fortifiés

Association pour la Mise en Valeur des Espaces Fortifiés (Région Nord / Pas-de-Calais)

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Fortified towns > Lille

Latest addition : Thursday 22 January 2009.

  • Overview of Lille

    Vauban called it the "Queen of Citadels" and it is certainly worth the detour. This veritable town was built in three years and is able to house 3,600 men; it comprises five royal bastions linked by five curtains [1] and five large demi-lunes [2]. They are almost intact and can be admired during a 2-kilometre walk in the immense green area around the citadel. One cannot leave Lille without having also visited the remains of the Palais Rihour, erected in the 15th century, at a time when (...)

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