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Michel Guyot, owner and restorer of Saint Fargeau castle, first had the idea of building a 13th century style fortress following the discovery that the 15th century red bricks of his castle obscured the stone walls of a much older stronghold. His dream was to build a castle just as it would have been in the Middle Ages; an idea which some found mildly amusing and others dismissed as outright folly.
Written Aug 29, 2010
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A unique architectural experiment is underway deep in a forest in France, where builders and masons are creating an entire castle using only 13th Century building techniques. The Chateau de Guedelon’s construction started in 1998 and employs several full time staff and volunteers. Since modern cement did not exist in the 13th Century, mortar is made from slaked lime and sand, while basic ironware is being used as tools.
Written Aug 25, 2010
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See the stone for the building amongs the tourist and workers, it's a nice thing to see when it here...
Written Aug 29, 2010
the attic is copy from the St. Fergeau chateu style.
Written Aug 25, 2010
This is how they cut the stone to build the chateau.
Written Aug 25, 2010
This is the iron workshop according the mediaval style.
Written Aug 25, 2010
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From the restoration of Renaissance chateau de Saint-Fargeau to build the Castle of Guedelon the 21st century, a dream and a fabulous challenge.
Written Aug 25, 2010
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From the restoration of Renaissance chateau de Saint-Fargeau to build the Castle of Guedelon the 21st century, a dream and a fabulous challenge.
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Delightful chateau that is famous for its yearly theatre spectacle (Son et Lumière) in summer. I visit here often, every year when I am staying in the neighbourhood. Enjoy the photos!
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Saint Fergeau located between the Loire and the Yonne, the little town of St. Fargeau is the historic capital of Puisaye. Less than two hours from Paris. When I visit here on the way to Guedelon, the...
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I'm used to another kind of castles... My country is Castile where the castles weren't touched and reformed since the Middle Age, so the French castles looked like palaces for me... Anyway, I enjoyed...
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