Villefranche-de-Conflent Fortress

Description

Built by Vauban in 1681 and fortified by Napoleon III, the fortress dominates the city of Villefranche-de-Conflent with its ramparts, counterscarp galleries, bastions, chapel, archaeology and caving museum and a 734 steps underground staircase. The ramparts - major site built by Vauban- are registered on the list of the Unesco World Heritage.

Address
Rue Saint-Jean 32, Villefranche-de-Conflent, France

Established
1681

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