The Castle of the Dukes of Britanny (Nantes, France)

Mar 25, 2012 20:40

Almost nothing remains of the first fort built in the early 13th century, at the foot of the gallo-roman walls of the city. The actual castle was erected in the second half of the 15th century by the last duke of Britanny, François II, and his daughter - the famous Duchesse Anne, born in Nantes, who married two kings of France and fought all her ( Read more... )

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haggispatrol March 25 2012, 19:15:14 UTC
Lovely, thank you.

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ys_melmoth March 25 2012, 19:43:43 UTC
You're welcome !

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tangwstyl March 25 2012, 19:37:31 UTC
Awesome. Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures.

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ys_melmoth March 25 2012, 19:43:57 UTC
You're welcome :)

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the_stowaway March 25 2012, 19:57:39 UTC
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing. *g*

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ys_melmoth March 28 2012, 11:57:37 UTC
You're welcome :)

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kizzikat March 25 2012, 21:38:26 UTC
Fabulous carvings, thanks - very Hunchback of Notre Dame!

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ys_melmoth March 29 2012, 07:09:12 UTC
After the Hunchback and the gipsy, we can imagine the hunchback and the duchess :)

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wood_artist March 25 2012, 22:24:55 UTC
Great pictures. I really enjoyed looking around. Thanks for sharing.

C

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ys_melmoth March 29 2012, 07:07:47 UTC
You're welcome ! I'm glad you liked it.

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