Citadelle de Blaye, patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO
Description
Imposing and majestic, the citadel of Blaye is today, within the Network of major Vauban sites, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Vauban lock. Marked by the history of France and by illustrious figures, it invites you to discover magnificent panoramas of the largest estuary in Europe, the Gironde.
The citadel of Blaye preserves intact the defense system put in place by Vauban with its ramparts, its gates and its underground passages as well as the buildings necessary for the proper functioning of a garrison: former convent, prison, barracks, powder magazine... Guided tours are available. offered by the tourist office every day all year round: we advise you to book.
The citadel of Blaye preserves intact the defense system put in place by Vauban with its ramparts, its gates and its underground passages as well as the buildings necessary for the proper functioning of a garrison: former convent, prison, barracks, powder magazine... Guided tours are available. offered by the tourist office every day all year round: we advise you to book.
Rankings & Labels
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Listed historical sites and monuments
- Listed historic sites and monuments
Costumed
Language(s) of the visit
French, English, Spanish
Opening periods
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Open on Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Services
Equipment
Home animals
Linked offers
On the spot…
Balade complète en petit train touristique
Book online
Guided tour of town, village
Visite guidée de la citadelle de Blaye par les souterrains
Book online From 7,50 € / adult
Site/monument
Village ancien de Blaye
10 July 14 July 2025