Barrage Vauban
Barrage Vauban
4.5
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,288 contributions
Nov 2022
The Barrage Vauban is a bridge, a weir and a key component of the defensive works built in the 17th century to protect the city of Strasbourg. The main defensive function of the barrage was to enable, in the event of an attack, the raising the level of the River Ill and thus the flooding of all the lands south of the city, making them impassable to the enemy. The barrage has 13 arches and is 120 metres in length, and is located near the Ponte Couverts and La Petite France.
Written 4 February 2023
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permia
Ireland64,686 contributions
Oct 2022
It’s an elegant edifice joining the two riverbanks. We crossed both internally and scenically along the top terrace.
It was interesting to discover that it was built in the late 1600s with a number of roles. Primarily as defensive in the event of an attack to raise the waters of the Ill River and thus flood surrounding lands.
Superb vistas can be seen from the top route. While inside is atmospheric with displays of many sculptures from the Cathedral and Palais de Rohan.
It was interesting to discover that it was built in the late 1600s with a number of roles. Primarily as defensive in the event of an attack to raise the waters of the Ill River and thus flood surrounding lands.
Superb vistas can be seen from the top route. While inside is atmospheric with displays of many sculptures from the Cathedral and Palais de Rohan.
Written 10 October 2022
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,211 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A fascinating structure designed as part of the city's defences in the 17th century. The main feature today is the walkway along the top which provides excellent views across La Petite France to the Cathedral. It's a particularly great place to see and understand the original defence works across the delta with the multiple towers, numerous gun ports and usefulness of the ability to flood the area. Park at the Modern art gallery nearby and stroll across the Barrage to La Petite France all the way to the old town. Everything's within walking distance. Brilliant!
Written 30 June 2023
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alohatripper
Honolulu, HI1,707 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
I've been to Strasbourg before but never from this side. It's a medieval civil engineering feat -- a complex of bridge, dam, buildings that work together and still in use today.
From this scenic point, we walked 2 KM to the Notre Dame Cathedral.
From this scenic point, we walked 2 KM to the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Written 18 June 2024
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Olivier-Dubai
The Marina, United Arab Emirates1,235 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Not much to see except the scenery from higher perspective. Was expecting a bit of history telling. Nice walk around for free.
Written 14 August 2020
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pppbjisiskok
Taipei, Taiwan660 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Though one of the French major cities, walking around the city takes no more than 2 hours. So making a little excursion to Barrage Vauban can be something you should consider to appreciate the historical site.
Written 26 May 2019
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insomniac2
Vancouver, Canada377 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Picturesque 17th century bridge and defensive work. The lower level passage way contains a variety of sculptures from various parts of Strasbourg. The upper level gives you fantastic views of the Ponts Couverts, the four towers and formerly covered bridges of Strasbourg. The stairs to the upper level are a fairly easy climb.
Written 19 October 2016
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JEFFREY G
London, UK196 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
18th Century defensive barrage across river. Has served as a gunpowder store and barracks but now functions as a covered bridge and has areas displaying statues that have been removed as ornamentation from the outer walls of the structure. The top platform provides an excellent viewing platform for photographs of pretty timber framed buildings in Petty France. Near the town end of the barrage where tourist groups meet to start their tours there are toilets conveniently located within the barrage. Boat tours take in the barrage as part of their route.
Written 13 September 2015
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Marilyn C
Auckland Central, New Zealand30 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
One of two Vauban defensive constructions in Strasbourg, this looks onto Petite France and is well worth a visit, either by walking or in the boat tour that circumnavigates the GrandeÎle
Written 5 January 2018
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EllenChr
Oslo, Norway2,607 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
The view of Petit-France is very nice from the top of this structure. Also a nice way to cross the river if you're going to the MAMC. On your way back, go through the tunnel and see statues that used to be outside. Some of them are really good. There are public toilets inside as well.
Written 28 July 2017
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Hola, me gustaría saber si subir a la terraza es accesible para alguien con movilidad reducida. Gracias.
Written 26 January 2020
Hi, there is an Elevator you could use, but it was out of order when we were there. It should be working though (I´ve been reading some comments)!
Greetings from Vienna, Krisi
Written 28 January 2020
dlk3010
Midlothian, Virginia
Hello, would like to plan a two day trip from Frankfurt to Strasbourg and Freiburg. Do you have information on Strasbourg as well as Freiburg? Are most tourist attractions and stores closed on Mondays in those areas? We would prefer to travel Monday and Tuesday, but if most things are closed, could go to Tuesday, Wednesday. October 2015, 5th 6th or 7th.
We are a party of 7. Children 4, 9 and 10, and adults to age 74. Your service seems perfect for us. Deirdre
Written 24 March 2015
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