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Paul_C
September 7, 2023
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The Porte de France in Vaucouleurs is a medieval gate that marks the departure of Joan of Arc from the Château de Vaucouleurs in 1429. You can admire the architecture of the gate and the chapel, as well as the statue of Joan of Arc and the old lime tree that, according to legend, his horse would have nibbled. You can also explore the remains of the castle and the museum dedicated to the heroine.
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March 29, 2024
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Vaucouleurs plays an important role in the story of Joan of Arc. It is the place where, in 1429, Joan of Arc convinced Robert de Baudricourt, commander of the garrison, to send her with an escort to Chinon to meet the Dauphin Charles (later King Charles VII of France). . This encounter was crucial in beginning their mission to liberate France during the Hundred Years' War. In Vaucouleurs there are several historical sites linked to Joan of Arc, including the Porte de France, through which she passed on her way to Chinon, as well as a museum dedicated to her.
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