Langres
The homeland of Diderot and Jeanne Mance. Langres has preserved its ramparts, which stretch 4 kilometres around the town, and boasts a number of particularly beautiful Renaissance mansions.
The ramparts have six gates, of which the Porte des Moulins (1647) is most remarkable, and seven towers, which are regarded as masterpieces of late Middle Age military architecture.
The walk along the ramparts is an absolute must, especially during the summer, as you can pretend to be a halberdier on watch over the two thousand year history of the city. Note: Saint-Mammès Cathedral and its cloister, the Langres Museum of Art and History, the Navarre Tower.
Information
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Langres (Tourist Office)
Square O. Lahalle
BP 16
52201 Langres cedex
Tel: 03 25 87 67 67 - Fax: 03 25 87 73 33
More information: www.tourisme-langres.com
Check the discovery visits programme of Langres, city of art and history and the Pays de Langres website.