Highlight • Historical Site
Citadel of Lille
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Deki Fourcin
September 20, 2024
Cycling
The Citadel of Lille was built between 1667 and 1670 on the orders of Louis XIV when he conquered the city. It is Vauban's first major fortified work.
Surrounded by a large wood, and surrounded by the Deûle and its canals, this place is a superb blend of nature and heritage.
Surrounded by a large wood, and surrounded by the Deûle and its canals, this place is a superb blend of nature and heritage.
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