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Citadelle d'Arras2.9
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Vauban, Arras, FranceMap
Phone+33 3 21 51 26 95
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The citadel, built by Vauban between 1667 and 1672, is nicknamed "La belle inutile" as the fort never got directly involved in heavy fighting. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Fortifications of Vauban and is the place where 218 members of the French Resistance was shot during WW2.
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Amazing History
Worth spending a few minutes walking amongst the many 18th C buildings or simply walking in the woods which surround the Citadel. No longer used by the military it is being transformed into houses an...
Amazing History
Worth spending a few minutes walking amongst the many 18th C buildings or simply walking in the woods which surround the Citadel. No longer used by the military it is being transformed into houses an...
Good for a stroll.
The Citadelle is an interesting historic site although it's use now appears primarily to be for civic purposes. It isn't primarily orientated towards tourism and visits, but you can walk around during...
Good for a stroll.
The Citadelle is an interesting historic site although it's use now appears primarily to be for civic purposes. It isn't primarily orientated towards tourism and visits, but you can walk around during...
Disappointing
Hard to find any signage in either language. Suspect there were some activities going on somewhere, as evidenced by parked vehicles, but couldn't find. If signs on sight are considered to detract from...