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Fort Médoc

This historic defensive structure is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
Offering easy access to Bordeaux, the Gironde Estuary has always been a coveted strategic location, and a vital defensive stronghold for the town. The seventeenth century royal engineer Vauban was tasked with the design and construction of this breath-taking defensive triptych, an unique edifice in France.

Unsurprisingly, the structure is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is made up of three defensive fortresses, designed to close the navigation channels to potential invaders: the Citadelle de Blaye, the Fort Pâté, and our Fort Médoc constitute the estuary's famous "Bolt". Since the site was constructed, the Gironde has been largely impenetrable.

In Cussac-Fort-Médoc, on the left bank, visitors discover the Porte Royale guard house, the ideal starting point to discover the site's enthralling history as part of a guided tour.

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Opening
Du 01/02/2024 au 30/11/2024
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Spoken languages
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Groups accepted
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Pets allowed

Services
Shop - Wifi -
On-site activities
Specific themed events - Workshop for adults - Workshop for children - Seminars - Conferences - Temporary exhibitions -
Equipment
Pram-friendly - Picnic area - Coach parking - Equipped conference room -

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Basic price - full adult price : 4,00 à 4,00€
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Method of payment accepted:
Payment cards - Cheques and postal orders - Cash
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Unaccompanied tours
Guided tour by appointment only

Adress

34 avenue du Fort Médoc
33460, CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC
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