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Castles in France

These sites offer French chateaus, fortresses, castles and fortifications from walled cities.
Château Gaillard
Historical background, a geopolitical map, and a nice selection of images of the Château are offered in this attractive site. Be sure to click the thumbnails for larger photos. In French.
Château de Saint-Loup
Brief history of this "Jewel of France's Architectural Heritage" is accompanied by interior and exterior photos of the castle and grounds.
Château de Tennessus
Three nice photos accompany a brief history of the restored castle in Poitou Charentes, France. Site also available in French.
Medieval Fortifications
Thumbnails of castles and portions of walled cities in France lead to larger versions of each photo. Part of A Digitial Archive of European Architecture by Professor Jeffrey Howe at Boston College.
Ranton Castle
Some nice photos accompany a brief history of the French castle, at the Château de Ranton website.

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