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Niort Castle Keep

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Niort Castle Keep

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Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin

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  • Location: New Aquitaine, France

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    December 19, 2023

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    On the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, stands a keep with twin towers.

    Formerly surrounded by an enclosure of approximately 700 square meters, it is today located in the city center of Niort, a stone's throw from the very beautiful Halles, designed by Eiffel.

    The keep, built between the 12th and 13th century, has had several functions. A military fortress, it was also a prison and finally a museum. In 1840, it became the first building in Niort to be classified as a Historic Monument.
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    January 25, 2023

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    Started by Henri II, completed by Richard Coeur de Lion, this extraordinary castle does not seem out of place in the center of Niort, but of course it occupied a very strong position in the valley. Having received this region of France as a gift through his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, he used this castle as his capital to defend it.
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    August 8, 2023

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    An evening round after the hard work shot 12km in 2h in wonderful weather in short clothes and sandals. The historical buildings, the watercourses and the variety inspired me!
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    Elevation 30 m

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    Location: New Aquitaine, France

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