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About Château royal de Collioure
The Château Royal de Collioure is a fortified palace located in the town of Collioure, in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales. It was built by the kings of Majorca in the 13th century to protect the harbor of Collioure and was later used as a residence by the kings of Aragon. The castle is composed of two parts: the first, overlooking the harbor, was built in the 13th century and has a square tower with four levels, connected to a chapel and the ramparts. The second part, which was added in the 14th century, has a rectangular tower, and was built to protect the castle from attacks from the land. The castle was besieged and taken several times during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. It was later abandoned and fell into ruins. In the 17th century, it was used as a prison, and during the 18th and 19th centuries, it was used as a barracks and a storehouse. In the early 20th century, the castle was restored and turned into a museum, displaying works of art by artists who lived in Collioure, such as Henri Matisse and André Derain. Today, it is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors who come to admire its architecture and learn about its history.
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