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Château de Pierrefonds

A historic medieval fortress in France, restored by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, known for its picturesque towers and fairy tale appearance.

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Originally built in the 15th century, Chateau de Pierrefonds was restored more recently during the 19th century for Napolean III. This breathtaking chateau is a prominent aspect of French history and has some major medieval architecture that has been expertly preserved.

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    steve (Steven Rabkin)
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