Tour Vauban de La Hougue
Tour Vauban de La Hougue
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sim d
Gaillon, France22 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
small visit (without guide) of this fort Vauban (we have already visited briançon and the fort of the mount dauphin) . nice visit many old stone and the impregnation of the different periods in the equipment of this fort are very interesting. Vauban architecture, we see some modification in the masonry of the empire then although the layouts of the German army which made it a stronghold during the occupation and the modern era with the semaphore of the national navy still in operation (not accessible). Visiting the outdoor roundabouts are reserved for people not prone to vertigo (little wide and without guard rail!) Passionate about old masonry will be delighted.
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Written July 31, 2024
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Johnfrisbee
Christchurch, UK2,632 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our walk around St Vaast's La Hogue fort peninsula.
At a very leisurely pace it took and hour: stunning coastal views, a slice of history, saying "bonjour" to fellow walkers, negotiating narrow pathways - everything contributed to a lovely, memorable experience.
We walked from the centre of St Vaast, which added another hour, although parking is easy closer to the fort itself.
Part of the walk is on what at a distance seems like the top of a knife-edge-wide wall/sea defence, but is actually around a metre wide at its narrowest. That all added to the fun! (Nervous walkers beware though.)
A really lovely walk around a historic peninsula with super views.
At a very leisurely pace it took and hour: stunning coastal views, a slice of history, saying "bonjour" to fellow walkers, negotiating narrow pathways - everything contributed to a lovely, memorable experience.
We walked from the centre of St Vaast, which added another hour, although parking is easy closer to the fort itself.
Part of the walk is on what at a distance seems like the top of a knife-edge-wide wall/sea defence, but is actually around a metre wide at its narrowest. That all added to the fun! (Nervous walkers beware though.)
A really lovely walk around a historic peninsula with super views.
Written August 15, 2018
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Julian A
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg125 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
A gentle stroll around the old fortifications of St Vaast, but there are places where you have to walk along the tops of walls about two feet wide. Not Blondin stuff, but not for the unsure of their footing.
Written February 24, 2017
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Kathryn B
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Oct 2015 • Friends
Beautiful coastal views as you walk along the Hougue. Perfect for a walk after a large Sunday lunch in the autumn sun.
Written October 26, 2015
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p_l_c_s
Bochum, Germany159 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We came to Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue on our trip along the coast. We decided to visit the Fort on the pennisula of the town. Part of the fort is a military base that you can't access but when you find the right signs you will find the part that is open to the public, which is an old fort and tower. The old fort itself is free to visitors, you usually have to pay to visit the tower as well, but it seems to be free some days.
The weather was not so great so we decided to not visit the tower but we walked around the grounds of the fort and some places have also an nice view of the beach of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. You will need good shoes to come here because there are a lot of stairs and the ground is not so even in parts. However, it is the best way to get a good view of the tower, and the walk into the fort is interesting in itself.
The weather was not so great so we decided to not visit the tower but we walked around the grounds of the fort and some places have also an nice view of the beach of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. You will need good shoes to come here because there are a lot of stairs and the ground is not so even in parts. However, it is the best way to get a good view of the tower, and the walk into the fort is interesting in itself.
Written July 28, 2015
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Nitram157
New Milton, UK27 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
We visited in September and to go into the grounds and castle, it has to be weekends only. But you can walk right around the outer walkway of the castle walls, but the last bit is on a wall that drops away both sides. But well worth a visit.
Written September 15, 2018
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Alexander L
Richmond-upon-Thames, UK2,620 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Just south of St-Vaast on a peninsula is La Houge. When we were visiting, there were works going on at the tower so we could not go right around the Vauban fortress.
If we had been able to go right round, I would have given this attraction five stars as it was really interesting.
If we had been able to go right round, I would have given this attraction five stars as it was really interesting.
Written June 26, 2018
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DevonJasper
Guildford, UK202 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
One of two towers in this town strategically sited to defend the harbour from a sea bourne attack and well worth a walk around and up and down
Written August 15, 2017
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capsicum0620
Thailand1,045 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
...but the while place is now the home of a gypsie settlement... To be avoided unless you're fascinated with trailers, second hand Mercedes/bmw and satellite dishes.
Written July 19, 2017
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AnnaCheLive
Paris, France41 contributions
Aug 2016
A nice 15/20 minute walk along the seashore will lead you there. There is a beach just next to the fort and a pavillion where you can buy water and snacks nearby. There was a special opening to support sea rescuers, so we could visit the entire site, but I understood that only parts of it are accessible at normal times, as it is still a functioning military site.
Written August 19, 2016
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Est-ce accessible en poussette ou en fauteuil roulant ?
Written September 14, 2020
La tour est inaccessible tant avec une poussette qu'avec un fauteuil roulant. Le chemin est Ă©troit et la pente assez raide avec par passage des escaliers.
Written September 15, 2020
Peut-on visiter le site militaire aux journées du patrimoine
Written September 15, 2018
Je ne peu pas vous dire voire avec l'office du tourisme.
Written September 15, 2020
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