Located in the heart of the seaside resort of Arcachon in Gironde, Château Deganne is an impressive mansion from the mid-19th century built by Adalbert Deganne then future mayor. Neo-Renaissance style, it takes place on the edges of the beach and hosted in its time the greatest of this world.
Sold at the beginning of the 20th century on the death of its illustrious owner, Château Deganne is then transformed into a Casino, hosting many games and other shows.
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The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.
Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.