Now that does sound fascinating - started in 2003 and for the next 20 years, thirty five craftsmen and women will be building a medieval castle before your very eyes!.
They will do so following 13th century techniques. The site in the middle of the forest will provide them with all the building material they will require : wood, water, stone, earth, sand and iron.
The Chateau de Guedelon (near St Fargeau (89 Yonne, Burgundy) will have a keep, dungeons, moat and drawbridge and is being built to authentic plans. Open from March to November this sounds like a site to visit and re-visit - see.www.guedelon.com
In Saint Fargeau itself is a complete medieval chateau (from the 10th Century) which may be worth visiting - it also boast a steam locomotive collection and in the summer a magnificent "Son et Lumiere" spectacle! There is also the medieval Farm which apart from the normal touristy visit to see the buildings, animals, farm tools etc also offers the opportunity for your family/group to experience rural medieval life for real!! - see www.chateau-de-saint-fargeau.com - reopens 22 March 2006
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