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Château de Dourdan
Dourdan, France, France
Château de Dourdan is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Île-de-France region, built in the 1220s under King Philip II Augustus as part of a network of royal fortresses designed to protect the kingdom.
Located on the route between Paris and Chartres, it replaced an earlier wooden stronghold associated with the early Capetian dynasty. The castle is notable for its classic medieval design, featuring a large circular keep, defensive towers, ramparts, and a deep dry moat.
Over the centuries, it served as a royal residence, military fortress, prison, and later a local administrative site, witnessing major events in French history. Today, the château is a protected historic monument and houses a museum dedicated to local history.
Location
Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 91410 Dourdan, France
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