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Boulogne-sur-Mer Castle and Museum

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Boulogne-sur-Mer Castle and Museum

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Boulogne-sur-Mer Castle and Museum

Name: Boulogne-sur-Mer Castle and Museum
Rating: 2

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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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2. Column of the Grande Armée – Souverain Moulin Castle loop from Boulogne - Tintelleries

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Fred Urrutia

April 24, 2024

The Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer, built in the 13th century, is an imposing medieval fortress which was transformed into a museum in 1825. Today, it houses the Musée de Boulogne-sur-Mer, where varied collections ranging from from Egyptian archeology to local earthenware, including Greek and Roman objects of art. Visitors can explore its well-preserved walls offering panoramic views of the old town and the surrounding coast.

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January 6, 2020

The history of the city and temporary exhibitions are presented at the museum, in the old castle in front of the southeast door

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Willem VS

September 8, 2021

This castle was built, together with the walls of the Upper Town, by order of Philip Hurepel, Count of Boulogne and son of Philip II of France, from 1227-1231. There have been various adjustments over the centuries. Major renovations were carried out by the Duke of Berry between 1394 and 1416. The horseshoe shape (barracks, arsenal) was completed around 1567. The towers date from the 16th century and were partly built after the English destroyed part of the castle. After adjustments due to developments in artillery, it lost part of its medieval character in the 16th century.
From the 17th century the castle was used as a barracks and after the Second World War as a prison. In 1974 the castle was purchased by the municipality. The Castle Museum was opened in 1988. The castle has a polygonal plan and also includes part of the fortress walls. It has nine round towers.

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1. Wimereux Beach – Column of the Grande Armée loop from Boulogne - Tintelleries

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