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Citadel of Lille
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Deki Fourcin
September 20, 2024
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The Citadel of Lille was built between 1667 and 1670 on the orders of Louis XIV when he conquered the city. It is Vauban's first major fortified work.
Surrounded by a large wood, and surrounded by the Deûle and its canals, this place is a superb blend of nature and heritage.
Surrounded by a large wood, and surrounded by the Deûle and its canals, this place is a superb blend of nature and heritage.
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