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Chateau of Montreuil-Bellay, 49260 Montreuil-Bellay, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire
All the different towers and turrets that are present in this castle architecture shows the richness of the castle of Montreuil-Bellay. The latter was built for the Gothic quickly became a Renaissance castle. The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is a historical … Continue reading
Chateau of Montgobert, 02600 Montgobert, Aisne, Region Picardie
In the eighteenth, is close to the town of Villers-Cotterets a man just knighted built the castle Montgobert. The young citizens of Paris could not know that during the ensuing years and centuries, all the families who owned the castle … Continue reading
Posted in Aisne, Castles personalities, Chateaux, Region Picardie
Tagged albufera, bonaparte, montgobert, Napoléon
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Chateau of Duras, 47120 Duras, Lot-et-Garonne, Region Aquitaine
These are the proportions of the Château de Duras, which attract far more than its architecture blending classic styles and mid-medieval period and lacking consistency. Built in the twelfth century it was transformed and rebuilt several times. History of Chateau … Continue reading
Chateau of Saint-Brice, 16100 Saint-Brice, Charente, Region Poitou-Charentes
The construction of the Castle of Saint-Brice began in the sixteenth century and was remodeled in Renaissance style, at the same time and in the nineteenth century. The successor to a strong house, he always kept part of his defensive … Continue reading
Posted in Castles personalities, Charente, Chateaux, Region Poitou-Charentes, Renaissance Period
Tagged Henri IV
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Chateau of Durtal, 49430 Durtal, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire
First fortress built by Fulk Nerra, he was transformed by its owners over the centuries to become pleasure palace and remains of the royal family. History of Chateau of Durtal The Castle is a castle Durtal Angevin. Located in the … Continue reading
Chateau of Vizille, 38220 Vizille, Isere, Region Rhone-Alpes
Castle Vizille is the largest and prestigious Chateau du Dauphiné, despite the destruction of some of its buildings. He was one of the largest French mansions, in the early seventeenth century and once housed kings. History of Chateau of Vizille … Continue reading
Posted in Castles personalities, Chateaux, Funny Castles, Isere, Region Rhone-alpes
Tagged Jean Jaurès, La Fayette
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Chateau of Chateaubriant, 44110 Chateaubriant, Loire-Atlantique, Region Pays de la Loire
Chateaubriant Castle is a medieval fortress heavily reworked in the Renaissance. The fortress was part of the Marches of Brittany to Vitre, Fougeres, and Ancenis Clisson, responsible for defending the border against the kingdom of Brittany France. The complex was … Continue reading
Chateau of Plessis-Mace, 49770 Le Plessis-Mace, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire
The Chateau du Plessis-Mace is a medieval building dating from the Middle Ages and revised at the beginning of the Renaissance. Its structure is reminiscent of its feudal origins, including the keep and its foothills. His interior ornaments are Gothic. … Continue reading
Chateau of Foix, 09000 Foix, Ariege, Region Midi-Pyrenees
This castle is perched on a rocky hill overlooking the town of Foix, and was the seat of the Counts of Foix. It was built in several stages, and wanted to be a stronghold of the region, through the power … Continue reading
Posted in Ariege, Chateaux, Funny Castles, Medieval castles and cities, Region Midi-Pyrenees
Tagged middle age
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Chateau of Commercy, 55200 Commercy, Meuse, Region Lorraine
The castle is located Commercy Commercy in the department of Meuse, formerly the chief town of a sovereign principality, which fell to Charles-Henri, Count of Vaudémont, legitimated son of Duke Charles IV of Lorraine. Located in the heart of the … Continue reading
Posted in Castles personalities, Chateaux, Meuse, Region Lorraine
Tagged Germain Boffrand
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