Château de Montfort, Vitrac, Dordogne, FranceThis is château de Montfort (Montfort castle). The name is derived from the latin phrase mons fortis meaning fortified mountain and not from Simon de Montfort, a prominent figure against the Albigensians/Cathars . He actually razed the castle to the ground when he laid siege to the town. (source: Perigord-Quercy: Le Guide Vert, Michelin Editions des Voyages, 2005). It sits on a rocky promontory (this seems to be the general characteristic of many castles in the Perigord-Quercy region) giving whoever takes control of the castle a strategic advantage over his enemy. And aesthetically speaking, since château de Montfort towers above the Cingle de Montfort (Monfort meander) --- one can have a wonderful panorama of the Dordogne river.
I would post more photos and write a separate entry about this. I would just like to give everyone a glimpse of this resolute castle (it still stands after having been destroyed and rebuilt several times). The view and the castle are really worth a detour :).
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I would post more photos and write a separate entry about this. I would just like to give everyone a glimpse of this resolute castle (it still stands after having been destroyed and rebuilt several times). The view and the castle are really worth a detour :).
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Just like a fairy tale castle, standing tall on the top of a hill, it is beautiful.
These mountaintop castles always impress me--as continuations of the mountain itself in an aesthetically pleasing way--and as technical wonders made possible by the sheer force of will of the builders and the boss.
Thanks for sharing this info and the image.
Beautiful looking castle :)
Wow, I'd be a nervous wreck visiting that castle, let alone living there. It looks like it's going to topple down the side of the cliff with the slightest nudge. I bet the view is spectacular, though.
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lareine, an extraordinary view! Thanks for the info about the castle as well. :)
What a beautiful setting...perfect for seeing your kingdom! Lucky you to be there!
It is amazing the places some of these things are built. Even more amazing that they have stayed in place for so long.
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Wow, it's so beautiful!!! I enjoyed reading about where it is and about it.
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The first thing I thought when I saw this pic was fairy tale like thing. This is absolutely wonderful! I really liked it!!! I was wondering if I could have the full size and make a wallpaper out of it? If you accept, please email me at nussaibahraja[at]gmail[dot]com. Truly, this is wonderful. Looking forward to new pics of this one :)
Btw, the "story" you read at my blog, you were right about it being part of my life :) I am actually that brat who gave and still is giving her mom so much difficulties :)
When I visit here, I always feel as if I have traveled to places.
BTW, castles and knights never fail to excite me. *kiddie giggle* Happy WW.
WOw that is an amazing shot. Definitely a place to visit one day!
How fitting that Lareine posts an image of a castle. :)
I love this. It's like something out of a fairy tale, or one of my favorite medieval period novels/films - which makes sense since it likely dates from medieval times...
oh wow! it's a castle and it's in france. they're like the ingredients to a fab photo. :) hee hee.
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What a beautiful castle and setting! I would happily live there!
Can I be the princess? This is spectacular!
Oh Lareine, how beatiful! What a great reminder of strength!
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It seems a fairy tale castle of stories, but once lived dramatic. It was built and destroyed several times.
The photo and its post are very nice.You're a professional photograph.
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I bet it has a very nice cool breeze going through it on hot days. It looks like a nice place to stay.
I have always been fascinated by castles, magic spells, and prince/princess in disguises...My husband went on a cycling tour of Europe before and he tells me about these magnificent castles in France. I bet there is a colorful story behind that castle :)
The castle does hold its Pride...and it is reflecting through the picture....looking down upon the world...
Nice one lareine...
Hi dropping by to tell you of an a blog bling for you at Makimeji. Have a wonderful day!
to everybody: thank you very much for your visit and your heart-warming comments... structures and views such as this never ceases to amaze me... and the brains and muscles who left such legacies for us to enjoy are worth our admiration...
to nussaibah: i've already sent you a copy of the photo to your email account last week... i hope you the size is ok:)...
to mama meji: thanks for the award/tag... i'll post it as soon as i can :)
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