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CITADEL OF THE CASTLE OF OLERON

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17480Le Château-D'Oléron, France Show on map
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This inescapable citadel, dating from 1630, is a military work intended to protect the southern part of the island of Oleron.

A military structure designed to protect the southern part of the island of Oleron, the citadel was built in 1630. Noting the weaknesses of the structure, the chief engineer Vauban decided in 1685 to create two horned works. The work, carried out three years later, required the presence of 7,000 workers, including salt workers from Dolus and Saint-Trojan. Converted into a prison, then housing a garrison, it was hit by a bombing during the Second World War. Not to be missed!

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Loic T.
Loic T.
Visited in july 2025
impressionnant, comme toutes les structures auxquelles Vauban a participé
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Angélique B.
Angélique B.
Visited in july 2025
Citadelle ancienne très jolie, idéale pour faire une balade sur les remparts, avec vue sur le Pont d'Oléron, le Fort Boyard et autres monuments selon l'endroit où vous vous trouvez. À compléter avec la découverte des jolies cabanes colorées de créateurs du Port.
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Marie-Claire M.
Marie-Claire M.
Visited in july 2025
Très déçue par cette citadelle qui n'est pas du tout mise en valeur, envahie par les mauvaises herbes. Quelques panneaux extérieurs donnent des informations, mais ne sont même traduits en anglais pour les touristes étrangers. Visite gratuite, mais très rapide
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France M.
France M.
Visited in july 2025
A visiter. C'est gratuit, accessible à tout le monde, même aux chiens. Il y avait des expositions dans les remparts.
Belle vue sur l'océan et d'un côté, fort boyard
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Sara B.
Sara B.
Visited in july 2025
Interesting place, nice selection of artisans, a sculptor, painter and a Potter. good walk around the site by the sea
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