Fort Libéria

Villefranche de Conflent, France

Built by Vauban in 1681 and fortified by Napoleon III, the Libéria fortress dominates the city with its ramparts, counterscarp galleries, bastions, chapel, archaeology and caving museum and a 734 steps underground staircase.

References:

Agence de Développement Touristique des Pyrénées-Orientales

Address

Château Fort Liberia, Villefranche de Conflent, France

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Details

Founded: 1681
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

More Information

www.tourisme-pyreneesorientales.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Anselmo Simões (8 months ago)
After visiting you will want to rest, because there's a lot to clim, but worth it!

Paul Hopper (8 months ago)
Really nice fort. Good bar & restaurant once you are there. The walk up takes more like 30 minutes. Get a discount ticked from the bistrot du pays le Canigou in Villefranche.

You Clmtzh (10 months ago)
Get ready to be disappointed if you are looking for a view to Villefranche: the platform is closed

Hevey Creations (11 months ago)
Awesome site to visit, the fort is a bit smaller than it looks in the brochure though.

Naxus Ar (16 months ago)
Private property? Seriously? 11€ to go inside.

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