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Vauban fortifications (Maubeuge)

France / Nord-Pas-de-Calais / Louvroil / Maubeuge
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Impressive half-star-shaped fortification designed by Vauban. Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, Seigneur de Vauban and later Marquis de Vauban (1633–1707) refined the protection of Maubeuge uner the command of Louis XIV.

Notice about Vauban : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9bastien_Le_Prestre_de_Vaub...
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Coordinates:   50°16'42"N   3°58'28"E
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