Vauban fortifications (Maubeuge)
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fortification, interesting place
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...
Notice about Vauban : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9bastien_Le_Prestre_de_Vaub...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_fort
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 50°16'42"N 3°58'28"E
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