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France: Aude authorities support the candidacy of Cathar castles as World Heritage Sites in 2026
The French government announced Monday that the medieval route of the Cathar castles (southeast) and the Normandy landing ...
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8 lesser-known castles to visit in south-west France
You have probably already heard of the Cité de Carcassonne, but what about the eight nearby castles which have now been nominated for UNESCO status? Here's what you need to know about visiting the ...
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KS3 History: Building a medieval castle
Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Tom Pinfold and Peter Ginn explore medieval castle building on site at the modern-day reconstruction project of Guédelon Castle in France. The film ...
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The 'fairytale' French castles being used to shelter Ukrainian refugees
Guédelon Castle and Château de Saint-Fargeau have become sanctuaries for 30 refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Tucked away in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France sits a Medieval ...
The Dourdan 2025 medieval festival in Essonne with market, tournament and shows
The Fête Médiévale de Dourdan, a not-to-be-missed event in southern Essonne, returns on May 31 and 1ᵉʳ June 2025 for two days ...