Vauban Brings the Citadel to Life

Vauban, Commissioner General of Royal Fortifications and Marshal of France, will be delighted to take you back to this century—which has been called “the Great Century”—and thus wander through the citadel.
Vauban

Dates & opening times

Open the saturday 24/10/2026 as of 15:00 to 16:15

Description

Meet at the red gate of the Arsenal building, a long, narrow structure located on your right as you enter the citadel’s esplanade via the ramp.

Free tour offered by the city hall’s cultural department.

No reservation required. Meet at the Arsenal gate.

Tracking

Vauban Brings the Citadel to Life La CitadelleAvenue de la Citadelle17480, Le Château-d'Oléron

Itinerary

Characteristics

Services
Pets welcome
Languages
French
Animals welcome
Yes
Type
Cultural
Entertainment/recreation
Themes
Historic
Categories
Guided tour

Charges

Gratuit