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LE BASTION
3 Av. du 144E Régiment d'Infanterie, 33390 Blaye, France
C’est mon Plaisir
9 rue du Couvent des Minimes, 33390 Blaye, France
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Place d'armes, 33390 Blaye, France
Auberge des officiers
5 Rue de la Manutention, 33390 Blaye, France
La Marina
8 Rue Hôtel de ville, 33390 Blaye, France
Le Gavroche Blaye Restaurant / Brasserie
12 Rue Neuve, 33390 Blaye, France
Chez Yannou
6 Rue Neuve, 33390 Blaye, France
ESTI'BUS
2 All. Marines, 33390 Blaye, France
Le Quart d'Heure
9 Pl. de la Halle, 33390 Blaye, France
Marquis de Vauban Castle
Rte des Cônes, 33390 Blaye, France
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Citadelle de Blaye

La Citadelle, 33390 Blaye, France
4.6(2.1K)
Open until 12:00 AM
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attractions: , restaurants: LE BASTION, C’est mon Plaisir, Le Comptoir Vauban, Auberge des officiers, La Marina, Le Gavroche Blaye Restaurant / Brasserie, Chez Yannou, ESTI'BUS, Le Quart d'Heure, Marquis de Vauban Castle
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bbte.fr
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Winery tour in the Médoc
Thu, Dec 4 • 10:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Citadelle de Blaye

LE BASTION

C’est mon Plaisir

Le Comptoir Vauban

Auberge des officiers

La Marina

Le Gavroche Blaye Restaurant / Brasserie

Chez Yannou

ESTI'BUS

Le Quart d'Heure

Marquis de Vauban Castle

LE BASTION

LE BASTION

3.8

(385)

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C’est mon Plaisir

C’est mon Plaisir

4.5

(280)

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Le Comptoir Vauban

Le Comptoir Vauban

3.6

(453)

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Auberge des officiers

Auberge des officiers

4.2

(112)

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4.6
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5.0
2y

The construction of the Citadelle de Blaye was begun in 1652 by an architect named Pagan, then reinforced, enlarged, and finished by France's most famous military architect, Vauban. An amazing amount of history remains intact here, giving us clues to the daily life of soldiers in the 17th century under Louis XIV. Entrance is free, and you can walk around the 1.5 km of ramparts overlooking the Gironde estuary. More walks take you to the side of the Fort that overlooks the town of Blaye. Very solid benches (recently made from huge square oak beams) and picnic tables offer respite and a place to eat. Several restaurants are located within the walls of the citadel, as well as a hotel and a campsite. While the campsite is only open during the spring and summer, the hotel, most of the restaurants and a good number of shops are open year round. This is an all-weather destination, as the numerous trees and benches in the central park area offer shade from the sun, while restaurants and bars offer shelter from the cold and rain - plus a good meal or a hot drink if you wish. Photo opportunities abound and change with the weather. Our most recent visit was in between rain showers, bringing out the contrast and unity of grey stone and grey sky. Pets are allowed on leash/lead, and there are wheelchair friendly parking and entrance ramps. The Tourist Information Centre offers tours in English, French and undoubtedly other languages, so don't miss this very interesting...

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5.0
3y

Locatie deosebita, liniste, peisaje de vis, terase si restaurante cu preturi decente.The citadel of Blaye is a military complex of 25  hectares built between 1685 and 1689 by the military engineer François Ferry , director general of the fortifications of Guyenne , under the supervision of Vauban [ 2 ] . Overlooking the Gironde estuary , it is located in the commune of Blaye , in the north of the Gironde department , in France . It forms a vast fortified complex surrounded by curtain walls , completed by four bastions and...

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3.0
3y

El 13 de julio de 1593, el capitán de mar y guerra Antonio Manrique de Vargas, con 5 pinazas, desembarcaba a 300 hombres en Blaye, cogiendo la retaguardia de los hugonotes que sitiaban la plaza y poniéndolos en fuga. El sitio se rompía una semana más tarde.

La ciudad de Blaye, en la Gironda, estaba en manos de la Liga Católica francesa, apoyada por España, y sitiada por las tropas realistas francesas del mariscal Matignon. Los sitiadores estaban a su vez apoyados por hugonotes franceses y por una escuadra inglesa.

Sin embargo, Felipe II en el contexto de las Guerras de Religión -la 8ª en Francia- apoyaba los intereses de los católicos franceses de la Liga con armas y hombres. Así, la escuadra de Pedro de Zubiaur destrozaba la flota inglesa el 18 de abril, permitiendo aprovisionar la plaza.

Tras el desembarco de Vargas, la moral de los católicos franceses aumentó considerablemente, cayendo en picado la de los hugonotes. De esta forma, el 17 de julio, una semana más tarde, la guarnición de Blaye de François d'Esparbès de Lussan salió al ataque, rompiendo el asedio.

El apoyo de España a los intereses católicos de otros países, como Francia, Holanda, Irlanda o Escocia, fue constante en el tiempo desde el siglo XVI hasta prácticamente finales del siglo XVIII. Sin embargo, muchas veces, hubo de hacerse con la abstención o sin VBº papal.

————- Fuente; #Huillermo de Nicieza. ✍️

Bibliografía: Fernández Duro, C. (1972). Historia de la Armada Española. Madrid: Museo Naval. Láminas: Carlos Parrilla José Ferré...

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Doray LendackyDoray Lendacky
Open all the time and it's free! The information signs explain the history and structures well. The views of the river are awesome. Many of the stores and restaurants are open all afternoon. And little to no crowd on Thursday
Kathy TKathy T
So much history here. Reflecting on mankind's past it's sad there was so much greed, killing and destruction...which still goes on today. This place is intact with modern items for sale.
Jean Luc JavelJean Luc Javel
Un monument incontournable à visiter. On passe l'après midi sans problème sur le lieu. Prendre le ticket visite pour le circuit souterrain. Un satisfecit tout spécialement pour notre guide. Une vraie pro! Pourquoi 4 étoiles et non 5. L'ensemble de la citadelle doit demander un gros budget de rénovation. Peut être axer un budget sur quelques lieux . Ex:changer les vitres cassées au dessus du porche côté ancien château, rénover la petite maison " bergerie" qui va continuer à s'abîmer mais qui a un beau potentiel.
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So much history here. Reflecting on mankind's past it's sad there was so much greed, killing and destruction...which still goes on today. This place is intact with modern items for sale.
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Un monument incontournable à visiter. On passe l'après midi sans problème sur le lieu. Prendre le ticket visite pour le circuit souterrain. Un satisfecit tout spécialement pour notre guide. Une vraie pro! Pourquoi 4 étoiles et non 5. L'ensemble de la citadelle doit demander un gros budget de rénovation. Peut être axer un budget sur quelques lieux . Ex:changer les vitres cassées au dessus du porche côté ancien château, rénover la petite maison " bergerie" qui va continuer à s'abîmer mais qui a un beau potentiel.
Jean Luc Javel

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