Close-up of the merlons on the battlement of the 15th century castle of King René (1409-1480) in Tarascon, France

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The construction of the current castle of Tarascon was started in 1401 by Louis II of Anjou, after the previous castle was destroyed. The construction was continued by his first son, Louis III of Anjou, and was completed in 1449 by his second son, René I of Naples. Thus, the castle is often referred to as le chateau du roi René ("King René's castle"). It was turned into a military prison in the 17th century, until its acquisition by the state in 1932. It stands right on the banks of the Rhone opposite Beaucaire Castle, and near the Collegiate Church of St Martha

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Size: 5242px × 3493px
Location: Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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