Poitou-Charentes
Fortress from the 17th Century
This 17th century fortress still has the remains of the citadel that was built by Richelieu within its interior. In 1666, with the construction of the port of Rochefort, Louis XIV wanted to build a defensive belt to protect the mouth of the river. From there came the idea of fortifying Forras and the island d'Aix. The result can still be seen today. The citadel was remodelled and strengthened over time to make it impassable by the enemy. It's one of the biggest attractions on this small island. During the Revolution, many secular and religious people were detained here. The attention to order and design are particularly striking, and are the rule throughout most of the town.
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