Château de Bar-sur-Seine, Bar-sur-Seine, France

The remains of the château de Bar-sur-Seine are the ruins of a medieval French fortified castle, destroyed in the 16th century. The first building was erected in the 13th century, adapted and altered into the 15th century.

The historic importance of the castle was due to its position on the frontier between Champagne (a vassal county of the King of France) and the Burgundy (a duchy allied with the English) during the Hundred Years War. At the time, the château de Bar-sur-Seine was considered the most important in Burgundy. Its architecture is close in style to that of the Château de Peyrepertuse in Aude.

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Mario Fadda (2 years ago)
A very beautiful view of the city from above. Nice climb. Gorgeous

Dany-Jack Mercier (2 years ago)
Nice place to visit at the same time as the city which is worth the walk. The banks of the Seine are splendid, and the 16th and 17th century city center can be admired. A very beautiful city! Very short visit to the remains of the castle!

ADAMIS M (3 years ago)
Nice clean and quiet

Johanna Akilajo (4 years ago)
Very quick to visit and easy to access. After a few steps you will be there quickly, there is a quite nice view but not many things to visit. So you may be disappointed if you were expecting a long journey. ?

Wisam Afisa (7 years ago)
Beautiful village

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