The annexation led to the town's defences being dismantled; it was considered indefensible, as it was within easy firing range of the nearby Mont des Récollets, and it would have cost far too much to fortify both hills.
A anexação levou ao desmantelamento das defesas da cidade; a mesma era considerada impossível de defender, uma vez que se encontrava no alcance de disparo fácil da próxima Mont des Récollets e teria custado demasiado fortificar ambas as colinas.