Blaye

Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the department in in southwestern France. For centuries, Blaye was a particularly convenient crossing point for those who came from the north and went to or further south, to Spain and Portugal.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Citadel de Blaye and Château des Rudel.

Castle
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The is a 25-hectare military complex built between 1685 and 1689 by military engineer François Ferry, director general fortifications of Guyenne, under the supervision of Vauban.

Castle
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The is a château in , , , . It was built to protect the fortified town of Blaye from possible enemy incursions and is built on a rocky spur overlooking the .

Islet
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is an islet.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse.

Village
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is a commune in the department in in southwestern . is situated 6 km southeast of Blaye.

Blaye

Latitude
45.1278° or 45° 7′ 40″ north
Longitude
-0.6616° or 0° 39′ 42″ west
Population
5,020
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Open location code
8CQX48HQ+49
Geo­Names ID
6616539
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Port de Blaye and Port de Lamarque.

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