Historic site · France · Hauts-de-France
Citadelle de Lille
Star-shaped 17th-century fortress, now surrounded by parkland.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Citadelle de Lille matters
The Citadelle was designed by the military engineer Vauban and remains a working military site. The surrounding park is open to the public, with green lawns and a small zoo. Tours of the interior are limited.
Talking points
- Vauban designed it.
- The park around it is open to everyone.
- Interior visits are limited.
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