manuel cohen

Tour Thibaud, castle of Chateau-Thierry, Picardy, France

Ruined section of the Tour Thibaud or Thibaud tower, built in the 12th century under Thibaud II count of Champagne (the rest of the tower was destroyed in the 15th century), at the medieval castle of Chateau-Thierry, Picardy, France. The first fortifications on this spur over the river Marne date from the 4th century and the first castle was built in the 9th century Merovingian period by the counts of Vermandois. Thibaud II enlarged the castle in the 12th century and built the Tour Thibaud, and Thibaud IV expanded it significantly in the 13th century to include 17 defensive towers in the walls and an East and South gate. The castle was largely destroyed in the French Revolution after having been a royal palace since 1285. In 1814 it was used as a citadel for Napoleonic troops. Picture by Manuel Cohen

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: LC14_France_MC196.jpg
Copyright: Manuel Cohen
Image Size: 5344x3480 / 7.6MB; www.manuelcohen.com; 12th century Aisne archaeological archaeology archeological archeology architecture autumn base building castle chateau Chateau Thierry Chateau-Thierry color color image colour colour image count of Champagne defence defensive destroyed Europe European exterior fall fence fort fortress France French grass heritage history horizontal image leaves Marne medieval middle ages outdoors outside photograph photography Picardy ruined ruins season Thibaud II Thibaud Tower Tour Thibaud tourism tourist attraction tower travel tree wall Western Europe Western European woven
Contained in galleries: Château-Thierry, Picardy, France

Ruined section of the Tour Thibaud or Thibaud tower, built in the 12th century under Thibaud II count of Champagne (the rest of the tower was destroyed in the 15th century), at the medieval castle of Chateau-Thierry, Picardy, France. The first fortifications on this spur over the river Marne date from the 4th century and the first castle was built in the 9th century Merovingian period by the counts of Vermandois. Thibaud II enlarged the castle in the 12th century and built the Tour Thibaud, and Thibaud IV expanded it significantly in the 13th century to include 17 defensive towers in the walls and an East and South gate. The castle was largely destroyed in the French Revolution after having been a royal palace since 1285. In 1814 it was used as a citadel for Napoleonic troops. Picture by Manuel Cohen