Rouen Castle


The keep of Rouen Castle, now known as the Tour Jeanne d'Arc.
Rouen Castle was a fortified ducal and royal residence in the city of Rouen, capital of the duchy of Normandy, now in France. With the exception of the tower which was restored by Viollet-le-Duc, the castle was destroyed at the end of the 16th century, its stones quarried for other construction.
The castle was built by Philip II of France from 1204 to 1210 following his capture of the duchy from John Lackland, Duke of Normandy and King of England. Located outside the medieval town to its north, in a dominant position, it played a military role in the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. It was the main seat of power, administration and politics in the duchy of Normandy for nearly 400 years.
The picture was taken way back in 2005.

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