Queen’s Fort
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The bastion you’ve reached is called “Fort La Reine,” which translates to “Queen’s Fort.” Originally, Vauban used this building as an artillery battery in 1694, following the first English and Dutch bombings. Before it was elevated and connected to Saint-Thomas Gate by a small curtain wall in the 1740s, it was known as “Cheval-Blanc,” meaning “White Horse.” A curtain wall is just a small part of the ramparts that connects two bastions or towers. Castle terminology can be a bit tricky! Thanks to Queen’s Fort, you get a fantastic view of the National Fort.
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