Montmédy citadel, with a defensive system at the time directed against France, featuring 3 fortified gates in 1681
An exceptional site, the Citadelle de Montmédy is one of the largest fortresses in the Grand-Est region, with over 1.5 km of walls that can be visited. In 1540, under the reign of Charles V, the medieval town was razed to the ground to build a star-shaped bastioned citadel. It was later modernized by Vauban. Also within the citadel: the Musée de la Fortification, which showcases the Meuse's military architectural heritage; and the Musée Jules Bastien-Lepage, which sheds light on the work of this internationally renowned Meuse artist.
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