Here is the main street linking the inner harbour on the port side to the main fortress and barracks. During peak season there would be many reinactors...and tourists.
Here is a view of half the town from the side of the fortress. As you can see there are many buildings and most are open during the tourist season. All are made using the plans, art and techniques of the timeperiod it was built.
This buiding, for instance, was designed by a Captain of the Fort whose wife lived in the area for a time. She knew how cold it would get and infuenced the final design.
This building, also for a captain, was built for him and his wife who were from a warm area of France. They were always cold in the fall to spring period because of the high ceilings and thin walls.
This is one of the working gardens and paddocks they have in the town. It helps to immerse yourself in the timeperiod of the 1740's.
Here is one of the reinactors dressed in typical clothing for a French citizen.
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