From the beginning of the Middle Ages, castles have imposed themselves as symbols of power. Over time, France will cover itself with fortresses built according to almost identical plans. It was in the 12th and 13th centuries that castles took their typical form and truly knew their golden age! Their architecture will freeze for eternity the very image of these medieval buildings. How to explain this prosperous period? What technologies did the architects of the Middle Ages deploy to accomplish such monumental works? To better understand it, we will follow a group of medieval history enthusiasts. Together, they imagined a crazy project: to build a real fortified castle using the methods of the 13th century. Through this titanic challenge, this documentary finally pierces the mysteries of the great builders of History.

Original title:

L’age D’or Des Châteaux Forts

Release:

October 18, 2018

Original language:

French

Production country:

France

Network:

Producer company:

Peignoir Prod
Toute L'Histoire

Spoken languages:

English
French

Type:

Documentary

Status:

Ended

Benoît Poisson

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Serge Tignères

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