Wall of Toul
Toul enclosure
Toul's fortifications have been listed as historic monuments since 1941, with the Metz Gate having been listed since 19291.
Vauban in Toul
In 1697, following the Treaty of Ryswick, Toul acquired a new strategic importance. The towns on the right bank of the Rhine were returned by France to the Holy Roman Empire and the Duchy of Lorraine was returned to its Duke. The entire defensive system had to be rethought, and as it was impossible to include Nancy in French territory, the King of France decided to give Toul third-line status.
In 1698, Vauban designed a new city wall with three gates, extending the city to the south-east. Work began in 1699-1700 and by 1712, the escarpments had been lined. However, the fortifications were never completed, and the counterscarps and half-moons were postponed for budgetary reasons. However, a half-moon was built in 1725 to cover the Ingressin entrance.
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