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this on the wall of the Royal Gate, which is a central Royal shield with 3 heraldc lilies surrounded by the Holy Spirit Chain. Its medal is hanging and the dove sculpted with its head downward symbolizees the link between spirit and substance. Along each side of the shield, 2 soldiers are sitting on war trophies. The gate is also provided wth a rouned pediment bearing the arms of Louis the XVth.
Written Aug 7, 2009
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Settled in the Bastion of the Dolphi, it's the only building which remains intact from the ravages of time.
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Buil along the bank, from its corridor with loopholes, soldiers could watch the river. Underneath we can see large vaulted rooms.
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This part of building suffered from the depredation as well, only the pillars and the foundation mass remained.
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Nothing much can be seen....
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This Well is in the middle of the square and its brackish water couldn't be used.
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Water tank or cistern was built in 1823 to replace the well that in the middle of the square.
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As an emblem for the king the sun still marvellously kept. Such sculptures on militery works were extremely rare at the time.
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Its frontpiece shows a XVIIth century's stone-cut-coat-of-arms, with a central Royal shield with 3 herald lilies surrounded by the Holy Spirit chain
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Its frontpiece shows a XVIIth century's stone-cut-coat-of-arms, with a central Royal shield with 3 herald lilies surrounded by the Holy Spirit chain
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