The Barrage Vauban, or Vauban Dam, is a bridge, weir and defensive work erected in the 17th century on the River Ill in the city of Strasbourg in France. At that time, it was known as the Great Lock (grande écluse), although it does not function as a navigation lock in the modern sense of the word.
The Barrage Vauban, or Vauban Dam, is a bridge, weir, and defensive structure built in the 17th century on the Ill River in Strasbourg, France. It was formerly known as the Great Lock (grande écluse), but it does not function like a modern navigation lock.