Ferte Vidame Castle Ruin
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Ferte Vidame Castle Ruin
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is the ruin of a castle that was built in the 14th-17th century to house the vidame (viceroy or lord) of this northern French region of La Ferte-Arnault in the central Loire valley. It's owner was beheaded during the French revolution.
The castle of La Ferte-Vidame, built in the 14th century, rebuilt in the 17th century and destroyed during the French Revolution, is located in the village namesake in the department of Eure-et-Loir in the region Center-Val de Loire .
All that remains is an impressive ruin as well as the outbuildings ("small castle").
The castle has been classified as a historical monument since the February 24, 1976 for the buildings (the ruins of the castle, the facades and roofs of the outbuildings, the castle's gate of honor), as well as a classification on February 26, 1991 for its park and its pavilions.
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February 18th, 2016
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Comments (12)
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer!" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 10-18-2023)
Anita Pollak
Outstanding composition and lighting in this wonderful capture, Jurgen! Voted in the Forgotten by Time contest!
Denise Harty
Congratulations on your feature in the Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings group! L/F
Holly April Harris
Fantastic! Wonderful composition and colors! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings. It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of the feature. Thank you!
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