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LOR4250703: France, Poitou Charentes province, Department of Charente Maritime (17), Brouage. Town of Brouage, famous for its military citadel designed by Sebastien Le Prestre, Marquis de Vauban (1633-1707), with towers, high walls offering view on the swamps. Samuel Champlain (1567-1635) who created Quebec city in Canada was born in Brouage. Photography Florent Lamontagne / Bridgeman Images