Vauclair Castle, Medieval castle in La Rochelle, France
The castle featured four large towers connected by high walls, forming a substantial defensive structure along the Atlantic coastline of La Rochelle.
Henry II of England constructed Vauclair Castle in the 12th century, which remained under English control until French forces captured it in 1224.
The castle's remains at Place de Verdun contain tiles decorated with three lions from the Royal arms of England from the 13th-14th centuries.
The castle location corresponds to the current Place de Verdun, with geographical coordinates at 46.1625 latitude and -1.15361 longitude.
The name Vauclair originates from Latin 'valde clarum', referring to the light color of the calcareous sandstone used in its construction.
Location: La Rochelle
GPS coordinates: 46.16250,-1.15361
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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