Château de Coucy, Medieval fortress in Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, France
The castle complex stands on a hilltop with four circular towers and formerly contained one of Europe's largest keeps, measuring 54 meters high.
Built between 1225 and 1242 by Enguerrand III, the castle served as a powerful stronghold until German forces destroyed its main structure in 1917.
The lords of Coucy demonstrated their status through this fortress, declaring independence from other nobles with the motto 'I am not king, nor prince, nor duke, nor count'.
The castle ruins remain open to visitors through the Centre des monuments nationaux, which provides educational materials about the medieval architecture.
The castle's defensive towers contained hexagonal rib-vaulted chambers with arrow loops, showcasing advanced military engineering of the 13th century.
Location: Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: medieval architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.52167,3.31861
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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