The Citadelle de Montpellier is an ancient stronghold located in the heart of the historic center of the city of Montpellier.
It was built between 1624 and 1627, on the orders of King Louis XIII, to keep watch over the city after several revolts. It became the Joffre barracks at the end of the 19th century, and since 1947 has been home to the Lycée and Collège Joffre.
The siege of the town by Louis XIII and his troops began on August 31, 1622.
This date marked a turning point in the town?s history. It was part of a long period of more than two centuries of confrontation between Catholics and Protestants. The citadel was born of this event, and has since had a unique destiny.
Visit it with the Tourist Office.
It was built between 1624 and 1627, on the orders of King Louis XIII, to keep watch over the city after several revolts. It became the Joffre barracks at the end of the 19th century, and since 1947 has been home to the Lycée and Collège Joffre.
The siege of the town by Louis XIII and his troops began on August 31, 1622.
This date marked a turning point in the town?s history. It was part of a long period of more than two centuries of confrontation between Catholics and Protestants. The citadel was born of this event, and has since had a unique destiny.
Visit it with the Tourist Office.
Location
Location
Access
Access
- Tramway / streetcar line : Ligne 1 arrêt Comédie