Hotels Arras close to La Citadelle (Arras, France)
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This citadel was one of Vauban’™s defensive strong-points designed to protect the French frontiers. Collectively they now form a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built between 1668 and 1672, and surrounded by a network of defensive ditches with water fed in from the river Crinchon. Although built to Vauban’™s typical star-shaped pattern, it was poorly located strategically and acquired the nickname ‘Belle Inutile’ (beautiful but useless). Nevertheless, it has seen some action: it was used as a tank park during World War I and resistant fighters were executed here in World War II. A commemorative wall has been erected in their memory. The army still occupies the citadel. The tourist office organises tours during July and August.
La Citadelle is one of the top attractions in Arras, known for its unique features that attract numerous visitors each year.
Discover nearby attractions, such as La Citadelle, Abbaye Saint-Vaast et Cathédrale, Hôtel de Ville et son Beffroi, Les Places, Les Grandes Prairies, all within a convenient distance from La Citadelle.