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La Rochefoucauld, Charente

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Following subsidence problems affecting the keep in the 1960s, the building is currently in the midst of restoration, during which time one wing remains a family home and much of the rest is open to the public. Guided tours of the libraries are sometimes available, and there are costumes for children
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Early in the 11th century, the son of Fucaldus built a square keep, still identifiable at the heart of the present site. Two entrance towers were built from 1350, with three angle towers following, along with a heightening of the keep, in 1453. Galleries and a grand staircase, the latter attributed
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dealership which is open to the public 365 days of the year and is decorated with motoring memorabilia, functioning essentially as a free-to-enter motor museum.
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and adults to wear during their exploration of the rest of the public areas, which include several furnished rooms, and some of the foundations within the rock.
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The village takes its name from the large chateau above the village, which is partially open to the public. It is also still inhabited by the Duke and Duchess.
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In the old part of town is an "Abbey", public toilets and nearby shopping streets. On the outskirts is a small chocalatier factory and shop.
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French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
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In the Rivieres District, there is a large supermarket, pharmacy, vets, petrol station.
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The site was first used around 980 by Fucaldus, younger brother of the Viscount of
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Emmanuel, Prince de La Rochefoucauld-Montbel (1883-1974), diplomat, ambassadeur
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Part of La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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François XII Alexandre Frédéric, duc de La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt
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Jean-Baptiste Louis Frédéric de La Rochefoucauld de Roye
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La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
Castle of La Rochefoucauld
Coat of arms of La Rochefoucauld
La Rochefoucauld is located in France
La Rochefoucauld is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
45°44′29″N 0°23′14″E / 45.7414°N 0.3872°E / 45.7414; 0.3872
France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department
Charente
Arrondissement
Angoulême
Canton
Val de Tardoire
Commune
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
Time zone
UTC+01:00
CET
DST
UTC+02:00
CEST
[laʁɔʃfuko]
Limousin
commune
Charente
department
France
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

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