left bank, also of the 17th century, completed Vauban's defenses of the water approaches of Bordeaux . The citadel of Blaye, its city walls, Fort Paté and Fort Médoc (the latter in nearby Cussac-Fort-Médoc) were listed in 2008 as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of the "Fortifications of Vauban" group. Economy Blaye has a small river-port, mainly used for grain exports. Fine red wine is produced in the district, in the AOC Côtes de Blaye. A large nuclear power station with four reactors is located nearby. Education Several schools are located in Blaye. Public schools include the following: École Maternelle Pierre Bergeon École Maternelle Lucien Grosperrin École Elementaire Pierre Malbeteau École Elementaire Andre Vallaeys Legal institutions The town has tribunals of first instance and of commerce. Twin towns — sister cities Blaye is twinned with: Măcin See also Bordeaux wine regions Château des Rudel Communes of the Gironde department References External links Town council website (in French) Personal website about Blaye (in French) Webpage about Blaye Citadel Another webpage about Blaye Citadel Communes of Gironde Subprefectures in France Santones Guyenne