The Fortifications of Vauban is a world heritage site comprising 12 fortifications, literally located around France.

Understand

Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) was the chief military engineer of the Sun King (Louis XIV of France). An expert in both the art of building and breaking fortifications, his concepts stood as the guidelines for fortifications for a century after his death. During his career spanning four decades, 37 new fortresses were built and around 300 upgraded under his supervision. In 2008, 12 of Vauban's fortifications were inscribed on the world heritage list.

Sites

• 1 Arras Citadel. (updated Dec 2017)

• 2 Citadel, city walls and Fort Griffon, Besançon. (updated Dec 2017)

• 3 Citadel of Blaye, city walls, Fort Paté and Fort Médoc, Blaye. (updated Dec 2017)

• 4 City walls, Redoute des Salettes, Fort des Trois-Têtes, Fort du Randouillet, ouvrage de la communication Y and the Asfeld Bridge, Briançon. (updated Dec 2017)

• 5 La Tour Dorée, Camaret-sur-Mer. (updated Dec 2017)

• 6 Ville neuve, Longwy. (updated Dec 2017)

• 7 Mont-Dauphin Place forte. (updated Dec 2017)

• 8 Mont-Louis Citadel and city walls. (updated Dec 2017)

• 9 Neuf-Brisach Fortification. (updated Dec 2017)

• 10 Saint-Martin-de-Ré City walls and citadel. (updated Dec 2017)

• 11 Watchtowers, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue/Tatihou. (updated Dec 2017)

• 12 Villefranche-de-Conflent City walls, Fort Libéria and Cova Bastera. (updated Dec 2017)

See also

• Military tourism
• Napoleonic Wars