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View of the Parthenay citadel

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View of the Parthenay citadel

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View of the Parthenay citadel

Name: View of the Parthenay citadel
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Location: New Aquitaine, France

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1. The citadel of Parthenay - loop

6.36km

01:41

60m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. The citadel of Parthenay — loop from Gare de Parthenay

11.3km

03:00

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. The citadel of Parthenay — loop from La Caserne

6.17km

01:39

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Paul_C

January 24, 2023

If you feel safe inside the citadel, you will be equally impressed by the view from the outside. It looks impregnable and probably was hundreds of years ago.

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Paul Carnet-Pantiez

July 16, 2025

The citadel of Parthenay, nicknamed the "little Carcassonne of the West", is one of the city's heritage jewels, perched on a rocky spur overlooking the bend of the Thouet River.

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Paul Carnet-Pantiez

July 16, 2025

History & Architecture
Medieval Construction: Built in the early 13th century under the aegis of John Lackland, the citadel rests on a natural promontory reinforced by three defensive walls, towers, and ramparts.

Castle and Bastion: Its original, isolated castle included towers such as the Powder Tower and the Harcourt Tower. In the 15th century, Arthur de Richemont added the bastille and an artillery boulevard.

Citadel Gate (or Clock Gate): The gatehouse is flanked by two almond-shaped towers and topped with a clock tower. A granite staircase provides access to the guardroom and the patrol path.

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Elevation 160 m

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View of the Parthenay citadel

1. The citadel of Parthenay - loop

2. The citadel of Parthenay — loop from Gare de Parthenay

3. The citadel of Parthenay — loop from La Caserne

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