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Fort de la Hougue

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

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

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    July 11, 2019

    At the southern edge of Saint-Vaast-la-Hogue is the Fort de la Hougue, built in 1694 by Benjamin de Combes, a pupil of Vauban. Even today, the building is a military base that is only open to the public for a few days of the year. The imposing outdoor area can however be expired. The famous tower (Tour Vauban) seems to be closed at the moment (as of July 2019), but has been a World Heritage Site for several years.

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      August 5, 2021

      magnificent city and superb construction of Vauban

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        September 24, 2023

        Very nice walk in Saint Vaast and around the fort of La Hougue.
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          Location: Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue, Cherbourg, Manche, France

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