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Chateau Gaillard, Les Andelys. Richard the Lionhearted, King of England, built this fortress in only one year, to block the road to Rouen to French King Philippe- Auguste. In 1204 the French conquered the fortress. Les Andelys, France.
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Chateau Gaillard, Les Andelys. Richard the Lionhearted, King of England, built t...

Grand'Salle or Hall of the Poor, Hotel-Dieu; the hall is 52 m long. Behind the row of beds is the chapel. The Hotel-Dieu was built by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of the Dukes of Burgundy.
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Grand'Salle or Hall of the Poor, Hotel-Dieu; the hall is 52 m long. Behind the...

Near the City of Arques, Normandy, troops of the Catholic League and of Protestant Henry IV fought a battle from which the town derives its name: "Arques la Bataille." Ruins of the ancient fortress.
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Near the City of Arques, Normandy, troops of the Catholic League and of P...

The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own a town on the Mediterranean coast. To set sail for his Crusade, King Louis IX the Saint had Aigues-Mortes built as a fortified town surrounded by moats.
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The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own...

The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own a town on the Mediterranean coast. To set sail for his Crusade, King Louis IX the Saint had Aigues-Mortes built as a fortified town, surrounded by moats.
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The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own...

Castle of Angers, built 1228-1238 by King Louis IX, the Saint. A fine example of feudal architecture in slate with white ornaments, it has 17 round towers and is surrounded by moats.
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Castle of Angers, built 1228-1238 by King Louis IX, the Saint. A fine exampl...

The harbour and fortress of La Rochelle, Charente. The narrow waterway to the Old Harbour runs between St. Nicholas' Tower and Chain-Tower. La Rochelle was a Protestant stronghold until Cardinal Richelieu reconquered it for Louis XIII.
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The harbour and fortress of La Rochelle, Charente. The narrow waterway to t...

Cesar's Tower and the Tour d'Argent, part of the medieval Palais de la Cit‚. It is called "Conciergerie" after the royal official in charge of the Palace. King Louis XV and Queen Marie Antoinette were imprisoned here before being executed by guillotine in 1793.
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Cesar's Tower and the Tour d'Argent, part of the medieval Palais de la Ci...

The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island of Avalon,and King Arthur's last resting place. A 12th century story tells of the discovery of Arthur's and Queen Guinevere's grave in the Abbey grounds,but there is no archaeological proof.
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The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island...

The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island of Avalon,and King Arthur's last resting place. A 12th century story tells of the discovery of Arthur's and Queen Guinevere's grave in the Abbey grounds,but there is no archaeological proof.
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The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island...

The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island of Avalon,and King Arthur's last resting place. A 12th century story tells of the discovery of Arthur's and Queen Guinevere's grave in the Abbey grounds,but there is no archaeological proof.
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The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island...

The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island of Avalon,and King Arthur's last resting place. A 12th century story tells of the discovery of Arthur's and Queen Guinevere's grave in the Abbey grounds,but there is no archaeological proof.
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The legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Abbey is said to be the fabled island...