Vauban Fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré
Vauban Fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré
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Vauban Fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré
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November 4, 2023
Hiking
Built during the reign of Louis XIV from 1681 to 1691 by the engineer Vauban to protect the Ile de Ré from incessant attacks by the English...
They are unique in their dimensions: 14 km of ramparts on a semi-circle of 1.5 km radius.
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an exceptional and universal cultural property and part of the Network of Major Vauban Sites
The exceptional view from the ramparts of these fortifications, the fruit of the science of military engineers, wonderfully invites discovery and strolling...
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Elevation 10 m
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