France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Territoire-de-Belfort
Belfort
Citadel and Ramparts of Belfort
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Territoire-de-Belfort
Belfort
Citadel and Ramparts of Belfort
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 70 out of 72 hikers
Location: Belfort, Territoire-de-Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
The Citadel of Belfort is a historically complex building, reflecting five centuries of fortifications. It was built after the conquest of the city in 1687, replacing a medieval castle that previously stood on this rocky outcrop.
August 30, 2025
Large fortification that towers above the city - you can get up to the roof of the plant from where you have a pretty good overview.
September 16, 2019
The Citadel (La Citadelle), a fortress work begun in 1687 and completed in 1703 by the master builders Vauban and Général Haxo.
June 13, 2021
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