Sedan

After a long day of wandering around Verdun, Rhea, Wolfgang and I returned to the hotel/fortress at Sedan to meet Gabi and Karlheinz, who had arrived during the afternoon.
We enjoyed a delicious modern French meal in the restaurant at the hotel, accompanied by equally delicious champagne and bordeaux.

It was all very indulgent, although it had been a celebration of sorts, since Rhea hadn't seen her family for ages, and it was her birthday a couple of days earlier.
After checking out the next morning, we finally took the tour of the fortress. The photos you see here are all of the fortress. The hotel is in the modern-looking light-coloured building with lots of small windows. The interior of the hotel is tastefully decorated with modern furniture and fittings that blend really well with the historical architecture. It was a great place to stay, with friendly, professional staff who spoke French and English, it was well worth the 100 euro rate.