LE FORT SAINT-SÉBASTIEN

Looking down on to the town's football pitch, this small less known fort is an annex to the Citadel. Built between 1850 and 1853 on a hill to the north west of the town, it has a very important stategic position. During the seige in 1870-1871, this stronghold stopped the enemy approaching too close. The camp below gave shelter to thousands of men for nine months.