Château d'Arques, Medieval castle in Arques, France
Description
Château d'Arques is a fortress in a valley of southern France with a square keep and four corner towers. The building is made of light sandstone and has several floors connected by a spiral staircase.
History
The fortress was built in the late 13th century and served to watch over the valleys in this part of southern France. It was an example of military construction from that period and kept its structure over the centuries.
Culture
The castle shows military building features that were important for defending the valley and shaped life in the region. Visitors can still see today how the construction determined the daily life and safety of the people.
Practical
Access to the interior is through the spiral staircase that leads through different levels and shows tight rooms with old stone walls. Exploring takes one to two hours and you should wear good shoes since the stairs are steep.
Did you know?
Inside the castle, there are decorative elements in their design that hint at newer artistic movements, even though they were created long before that era. This early adoption shows how the owners of the place experimented with modern forms.
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