Bastion du Dauphin

Beneath the fortified castle, Bouillon preserves small jewels of modern military architecture .

The bastion du Dauphin is one of three bastions that have survived today and is located near the barracks. Like the Bastion de Bretagne , it is a solid slate building in the shape of a pentagon , consisting of two storeys , pierced with embrasures and reinforced with watchtowers, small stone shelters high on the corner of the facades. The two bastions have unfortunately been opened on both sides to allow circulation on the boulevards from the beginning of the 20th century.

Despite the strictly defensive function of the structure, fifty soldiers could also be accommodated above . The very beautiful oak frame will hold your attention. Restored in the 20th century, the structure has been listed since 1985.

The great engineer and military architect Vauban went to Bouillon in the 17th century and wrote a recommendation for the fortification of the city. In 1680, under the direction of Vauban, the engineer Choisy built a new rampart, gates and nine defensive bastions. At the time, these works took place on the north side of the city, in the meander of the Semois. There are also two barracks , one of which has now disappeared, and the home of the provost , the city's military leader.

Willem Vandenameele