Blaye Citadel is a fortress built in the 1780s as part of the so-called The Vauban Fortifications, a series of twelve strongholds built along the western, northern and eastern borders of France. In 2008, the citadel was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is worth visiting it with a guide who will tell you about its history and interesting facts. You can also take a horse-drawn carriage ride in and around the fortress.
Currently, the citadel in Blaye consists of a complex of fortifications with four mighty towers, bastions and defensive walls. The fortifications include the medieval castle Rudel, whose history dates back to the 12th century. After rebuilding in the 17th century, it served as the seat of the military governor. In 1820 it was abandoned. The entire citadel is surrounded by a deep moat.
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