The term in French signifies a forgotten place, and it was where prisoners were left to rot. This special kind of medieval dungeon ... small room either just inside the castle wall or protruding ...

Behind an inconspicuous pair of doors in a city centre, lies a vault once used for royalty, wine and war-time shelter. Castle ...

The castle (or “chateau”) inside the city sits within ... that preserved an important example of medieval architecture. This romantic French castle seems to float on water.

Almost a reflection of each other – one English and one French ... medieval warfare has an engaging focus on weaponry. Trebuchet, mangonels, and ballista still mount the battlements and, inside ...

Hervé Hughes/GTRES Every night, those inside the ... 15th-century French miniature from a book about Greek mythology has a distinctly late medieval setting, with a castle in the background.

The grand medieval castle is over 1,000 years old and ... There are several outbuildings surrounding the huge abandoned castle, including the chapel, orangery and stables. Inside, the house has become ...

Rye was a hotspot for overseas intruders due to its close proximity to the sea, enduring hostile visits from the French and Spanish ... Visits to Camber Castle, built by Henry VIII, Ypres ...