Chateau of Arlay, 39140 Arlay, Jura, Region Franche-Comte
Dating from the eighteenth century, the castle of Arlay was built on the ruins of a castle of the thirteenth century and the middle of a vineyard area that belonged to the same family since the eleventh, transmitted from father … Continue reading
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Tagged castel, fortify, garden, predators, ruins, wine
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Chateau of Dourdan, 91410 Dourdan, Essonne, Region Ile-de-France
The Castle of Dourdan was built in 1220 by King Philippe II Auguste in order to strengthen the monarchical statement. Army towers and inventions resulting from the progress of those days, the medieval fortress was a key to the defense … Continue reading
Chateau royal of Collioure, 66190 Collioure, Pyrenees-Orientales, Region Languedoc-Roussillon
Perched between land and sea on rocky hill, the Royal Castle of Collioure is intimately linked to the history of the kingdom of Mallorca. This was the case at least until it is converted into a fortress to defend the … Continue reading
Chateau of Annecy, 74000 Annecy, Haute-Savoie, Region Rhone-Alpes
Overlooking the town of the same name, the Château d’Annecy is an integral part of nature along the lake and mountains. The role of the military fortress of its square towers evolved many times in history. Princely residence of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Annecy, Annecy lake, casern, caserne, lake, lake of Annecy, museum
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Palace of the Kings of Majorca, 66000 Perpignan, Pyrenees-Orientales, Region Languedoc-Roussillon
Power pattern over the city of Perpignan, the Palace of the Kings of Majorca fact, still today, shine the majesty of rulers of the kingdom of Mallorca. Mixing tones and textures, its walls of brick and pebbles takes place at … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Medieval castles and cities, Pyrenees-Orientales, Region Languedoc-Roussillon
Tagged défence, Majorca, Perpignan, Spain
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Chateau of Etampes, 91150 Etampes, Essonne, Region Ile-de-France
Only remnant of what was once a royal castle in the historical region of Beauce, Tower Guinette was in fact the keep of the Chateau d’Etampes. Overlooking the town of that name, he was powerfully fortified by Louis IV the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauce, old castel, old fortress, royal castel, ruins, towers
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Chateau of Miremont, 24260 Mauzens & Miremont, Cantal, Region Auvergne
On the occasion of Heritage Day, the association Cham creates the event by providing the opening 18 and September 19, 2010 Castle Miremont from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m.. The latter, located on a spur and crossed his dungeon flat buttresses … Continue reading
Chateau of Bourbon-l’Archambault, 03160 Bourbon-l’Archambault, Allier, Region Auvergne
Constantly keeping an eye on the city of the same name, the Château de Bourbon l’Archambault vehicle yet the power of the dukes of Bourbon, and their descendant Henry IV became king in 1589. After being rebuilt the first time … Continue reading
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Tagged Bourbon family, duke, fortress, Henri IV
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Chateau of Yvoire, 74140 Yvoire, Haute-Savoie, Region Rhone-Alpes
Towering above Lake Geneva, the castle Yvoire represents the physical boundary between the lake and the lake. Therefore a strategic point for navigation control in the Middle Ages. Subject to many battles, the castle car still bloody violence synonymous with … Continue reading
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Tagged dungeon, lake, leman lake, war
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Chateau of Pontivy, 56300 Pontivy, Morbihan, Region Bretagne
Dating for the most part, from the late fifteenth century, the Château de Pontivy is also called the Chateau des Rohan, the name of the family who built: the Rohan, one of the most important duchies of France. The castle … Continue reading
Posted in Medieval castles and cities, Morbihan, Region Bretagne
Tagged défense, drawbridge, Jean de Rohan, pont-levis
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