Tuesday 16 July 2013

Tarascon chateau

Construction on the Tarascon chateau began in 1401 after the previous castle was destroyed.It was completed in 1449. It was then turned into a military prison during the 17th century until it was acquired  by the state in 1932.  It is said a mythical monster the Tarasque ravaged the town during the first century. Wouldn't want to meet that ugly fellow.

9 comments:

  1. interesting....will have to look this monster up....from ravaged by a monster to a castle to a prison...so back to the monsters....eh?

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  2. I've always wanted to live with a moat with crocs and fierce eating things. I want a drawbridge across the moat so no one could get near me. Quirkey, huh?

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  3. Could be the setting of the munsters

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  4. Funny how the same place prolly evoked so many different emotions depending on the context. I think it's gorgeous from the outside.

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  5. I don't think I would ever tire looking at castles. Might be fun to own one if they weren't so much expense and work.

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  6. Creepy or not, I'd take it! Castles have always fascinated me!

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