Bordeaux : Fortified

English domination over Bordeaux lasted around three centuries. In 1451, the inhabitants of Bordeaux tried to oppose Charles VII, but ended up yielding. The King of France ordered the construction of two strong castles at the ends of the city: one being the castle Tropeyte (trumpet) and the other the castle of the Far (du Hâ). The latter remained intact until 1602, when Henri IV decided to demolish part of the fortifications. In 1680, Vauban suggested replacing the roofs with terraces. In his plans for the development of Bordeaux, Tourny attacked the castle. His idea of shaving the southern ramparts to build housing there, which he had designed in 1747, was carried out in 1754. During the Revolution, the fort was used as a prison. In the 19th century, what remained was destroyed, apart from the two towers, round and in horseshoe, to build the courthouse. The towers, surrounded by contemporary buildings, were assigned to penitentiary services. The fort of the fort was in the shape of a quadrilateral. The current plans show three towers: a square near the east angle, a round to the northern corner and one in horseshoe to the west corner. There was also a tower near the southern corner, a round tower in the center of the south-eastern facade and another large round tower at the East angle, near the square tower. The towers and walls were separated by wide ditches surrounded by a rampart. Access was by two doors, one leading to the city and the other in the countryside, the latter being preceded by a barbican. With the advent of cannons more powerful than those of the 15th century, the South Courtine was modified. The ramparts of the braies and two laps were destroyed to be replaced by a thick wall. The tower near the southern corner was also demolished to allow the construction of a rampart which linked the square tower to the city ramparts.