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BITCHE CITADEL

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A citadel in Bitche, with a museum dedicated to the weapons and uniforms worn by soldiers in 1870.

The Citadel of Bitche is part of the network of major sites in Moselle. Through its underground complex, an audiovisual museum tour immerses visitors in the history of the fortress. Majestic and imposing, the citadel of Bitche, built according to Vauban's plans, has dominated the town since the end of the 17th century. It is the first thing you see when you approach Bitche. It stands proudly on its pink sandstone rock and the town has literally wrapped itself around it. One can imagine the importance of the building when it still had a defensive function. The underground tunnels are just as impressive, a real city under the ground with casemated shelters, a stable, a hospital, a kitchen and a bakery, all ingeniously carved into the rock. A tour has been set up to relive the heroic resistance of the besieged fortress during the 1870 war. Equipped with headphones, you begin your visit in the bowels of the citadel by meeting Mondel, a soldier journalist. He will accompany you from room to room to meet the various protagonists of this period. In the restored chapel, a Plan-Relief museum has been set up, as well as a historical museum and a heritage and architectural trail. Numerous activities are offered throughout the season. Don't hesitate to check the website regularly for more information! The citadel of Bitche is classified as a historical monument since 1979.

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Visited in june 2025
Es ist nichts wert für 12 Euro.
Audio Guide hat nicht funktioniert, daher war alles dunkel, nicht informativ und einfach nichts. Sparen Sie Ihr Geld und Zeit.
Visited in june 2025
Wenn man an der Geschichte Intresse hat lohnt sich ein Besuch hier.Es wird viel vom Krieg erklärt in Film und an Hand von Bildern und Texten.Für mich persönlich war es nicht so interessant.Die Wege vom Parkplatz bis zum Rundgang sind für mich eher schwierig gewesen.Weil sehr uneben und es ging hoch und runter auch mit einigen Treppen.Für kleine Kinder würde ich das nicht empfehlen weil in den Videos auch viel Leid und Geschrei zu sehen ist.In der Anlage gibt es ein kleines Souvenir Lädchen mit kleinen Snacks .Es ist ein kleines Museum in der Anlage so wie eine ehemalige Kirche.
Visited in june 2025
Prachtig bewaarde citadel die je een kijkje geeft in het leven van soldaten in 1850
Visited in june 2025
Ganz nett, aber 12 Euro für einen Rundgang halte ich für einen hohen Preis.
Die Video Führung geht 1 Stunde.
Habe ich nicht gemacht, da wir nen Motorrad Trip machten
Jo
Jo
Visited in may 2025
Beeindruckend, endlich verstanden wie der Zoff zwischen F und D entstanden ist

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