Philippeville (Old stronghold and its underground passages )

À Philippeville

A - The stronghold and its underground passages Voir sur la carte

1555, Mariembourg, a city of Charles V, fell into French hands, opening up a way through the defences of the Empire. But what did the Emperor care! In three months, Philippeville, named after his son, was built and surrounded by ramparts.

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Underground galleries link the external watch gates to the main wall. A 500-metre walk beneath the ground gives visitors an idea of the defensive system and tells its story. This visit is preceded by a film relating the history of the region, the city and the underground passages.

 

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B - The 'fortified castle' Voir sur la carte

This remarkable architectural complex dating from the 16th century consists of ditches, the castle itself, the chapel and the farm.