Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban fortified 333 cities and participated in 140 battles in the 17th century for Louis XIV. His family originated from the Morvan…
Bazoches castle.
Bazoches castle.
Bazoches castle.
The castle of Bazoches was built in the late 12th century. It was owned by the Counts of Chastellux until Vauban bought the castle in 1675.
Inner courtyard.
Inner courtyard.
Sundial with the coat of arms of Vauban and his motto "bellicae virtutis praemium" (the fruit of the virtue of war). Inner courtyard.
Guards room, 1630.
Aubusson tapestry, 17th century.
Louis XVI furniture with Chinese lacquerware.
Gallery built by Vauban after 1675.
Model of Neuf-Brisach , planned and fortified by Vauban to protect Alsace from the German city of Brisach on the other side of the Rhine river. Other models are…
