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Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer is a medieval fortress located in the city of Boulogne-sur-Mer, in the department of Pas-de-Calais in northern France. The castle was founded in the 13th century by Philippe Hurepel, Count of Boulogne, and was rebuilt in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc. The castle is composed of two distinct parts: the old castle, built on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea, and the new castle, built in the 19th century in a neo-Gothic style. The old castle is surrounded by ramparts and towers, and contains the remains of a keep, a chapel, and a large hall. The new castle, which was built on the site of an earlier castle destroyed during the French Revolution, contains a museum of local history. During the Hundred Years' War, the castle was occupied by the English, and it was besieged and captured by the French in 1492. It was also used as a prison during the French Revolution. Today, the Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can explore the castle and its museum, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the city and the sea from its ramparts.
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