
Vauban Circular Walk
Vauban Circular Walk
The Vauban Circular Walk, named after the famous French fortress builder, Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707), leads visitors through parts of the fortifications from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Vauban Circular Walk is one of the "Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe".
Points of interest

Vauban Towers
The Vauban Towers are named after the medieval constructions they replaced: the Eich Gate and the Bons Malades Gate. During the French siège, Vauban identified the largely u...
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Three Towers
The Three Towers belongs to historic monuments in Luxembourg-City. The square central tower dates from the time of the second fortification ring (probably around 1200) while two ci...
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Bock Promontory
In 963 Siegfried, Count of Ardenne, acquired this massive rocky ledge, the cradle of the city of Luxembourg, through bartering with the Saint Maximin Abbey in Trier. The rock on wh...
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Fort Thüngen
Named after the Austrian commander-in-chief of the fortress, Baron of Thüngen, it was built in 1732 to enclose the defence work called Redoute du Parc (Park Redoubt) set up by...
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Fish Market
As the former crossroads between two Roman roads, it is the historical centre of the Old Town. The first markets took place here, on the forecourt of the castles of the Dukes. At t...
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Duration
3 hours
Number of people
max. 8
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Price
For regular guided tours:
Prices
Adults | 0€ |