The Queen of the Citadels
The Queen of the Citadels
- French
- 2h
- 17€From
- Devant la colonne Boufflers, avenue du 43e RI à LilleMeeting point
Presentation
This tour invites you to discover the interior of the “Queen of the Citadels”, built by Vauban between 1667 and 1670 following the conquest of Lille by Louis XIV. Meticulously maintained, this fortress has retained its military purpose and is exceptionally opening its doors to visitors for this special tour.
To know
Good to know
- This tour is available in French on Sundays 15 November, 20 December, 17 January, 21 February and 21 March at 2 pm.
- A copy of both sides of a valid national identity card or passport must be provided for each participant at the time of booking.
- A valid national identity card or passport must be presented on the day of the tour.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- A reduced rate is available upon presentation of valid proof of eligibility for: under-18s, students, jobseekers, recipients of the French RSA minimum-income benefit, people aged 63 and over, families of 5 or more people, people with disabilities and one accompanying person, as well as greeters.
- This tour is free for children under 6 and qualified tour guides (upon presentation of their professional card), subject to booking.
- The tour may be cancelled if the number of participants is insufficient.