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Château de Tarascon

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Tarascon Le Chateau
Tarascon Le Chateau

The Château de Tarascon (Provençal: Castèu de Tarascon) is a medieval castle in Tarascon in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the south of France. The fortress stands on the banks of the Rhône opposite Château de Beaucaire, and near St Martha's Collegiate Church and ensured the security of the western border of Provence. Destroyed and rebuilt in the first half of the 15th century in a combination of Gothic and Renaissance styles, the fortress was a venue for events, meetings, and celebrations for King René before being converted into a military prison at the end of the 18th century. Today, the structure stands as one of the best preserved castles in the world and has been classified as a national historic site since 1840.

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Château de Tarascon
Boulevard du Roi René, Arles

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N 43.8066 ° E 4.65503 °
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Boulevard du Roi René
13150 Arles
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Tarascon Le Chateau
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