Chateau de Fougeres-sur-Bievre, entrance gate

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Originally built in 1030, the castle was destroyed by the English in 1429 and then rebuilt in 1470. It was subsequently altered in 1510 to 1520. It is a classic medieval small fortified castle. This picture shows the entrance to the inner courtyard, where once there was a drawbridge.

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Size: 3782px × 5672px
Location: Fougeres-sur-Bievre, Loire Valley, France
Photo credit: © Michael Howes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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