Coucy-le-Château
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Coucy-le-Château, northeast of Paris, was once France's largest and finest medieval castle, with a magnificent keep (now destroyed). The town is still well worth visiting, with its circuit of walls and 28 13th C. towers and the surviving round towers of the castle.
The medieval tower stood uncaptured over 700 years. This feudal military architecture was conceived by Enguerrand III, lord of Coucy. It comprises 14 ha with three encircling walls totaling 2.4 km in length with 30 tours. The chateau is now an imposing ruin within the town.
The medieval tower stood uncaptured over 700 years. This feudal military architecture was conceived by Enguerrand III, lord of Coucy. It comprises 14 ha with three encircling walls totaling 2.4 km in length with 30 tours. The chateau is now an imposing ruin within the town.
Address:
Château de Coucy, F-02380 Coucy-le-Château, France
Hours:
April 1 to April 30: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-6pm
May 2 to September 30: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-6pm
October 1 to March 31: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1), Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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