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Christian Klein
March 8, 2022
Road cycling
In 1698 Vauban planned to build a mighty fortress at Bellecroix. At the beginning of the 18th century, Louis de Cormontaigne, the king's engineer, was commissioned to build two fortified double crowns, one of them at Bellecroix. He took over the project from Vauban and made some changes that corresponded to the evolution of military technology.
In the middle of Bellecroix's double crown were three fortified gates with a footbridge and drawbridge. Only one, through which the road to Saarlouis led, survives today.
In the middle of Bellecroix's double crown were three fortified gates with a footbridge and drawbridge. Only one, through which the road to Saarlouis led, survives today.
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Grenzenlos Aktiv
May 13, 2024
Road cycling
Here you can get into the city with little traffic. 👍
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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