Viollet-le-Duc and his medieval fantasy in Roquetaillade
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The tops
Our story begins in the 12th century, when family de La Mothe raised a fortress called "Old castle".
The "New castle" dates back to 1306, raised by Gaillard de La Mothe who wanted a brand new house: it was a square castle flanked by 4 towers.
But our family had an open sympathy for the English... so their castle was many times besieged during the Hundred Years War!
This is the story: now, let's meet Mr. Viollet-le-Duc, who restored Roquetaillade in the 19th century.
This one was really ruined, so the Mauvesin family, owners in the middle of the 19th century, decided to modernize it, while keeping a little medieval touch!
From 1866, the famous architect rebuilt drawbridge, mullioned windows, and gorgeous apartments. The building site was completed in 1874.