Vauban's Forts, France

VAUBAN'S FORTS (France)

King Louis XIV of France hired a military engineer named Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) to create fortifications to protect the country from her numerous enemies. He built over 300 fortifications, in mountains, on sea coasts, and in urban areas; twelve, on France's western, northern, and eastern borders, have been chosen for UNESCO designation.

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