Rebuilt in 1882, the Porte de Moselle shows a conscientious decoration with false machicolations.
Five towers with machicolation covered of conical roofs of slate and detached houses of various sizes enclose a small inner courtyard.
The three towers with machicolation on the East with the two buildings attached are listed.
Apse, loophole, machicolation… maybe you have already heard of some of these words… But do you know what they mean?
With the loss of the defensive function of the ramparts in the 19th century the battlements and machicolations now only have a decorative role.
Climb the steps of Rue de Machicoulis to find the cottage.
Eagle, par, birdie… these words meant nothing to me until this weekend.
In 1726, a two story "Maison a Machicoulis" or "Machicolated House" was constructed on the same site by French engineer Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Lery.
The upper part of the castle is equipped with the so-called “machicoulis“ - openings which used to
In 1726, a two-story "Maison a Machicoulis" or "Machicolated House" was constructed on the same site by French engineer Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry.
In 1726, a two story “Maison a Machicoulis” or “Machicolated House” was constructed on the same site by French engineer Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry.
In 1726, a two story "Maison a Machicoulis" or "Machicolated House" was constructed on the same site by French engineer Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry.
The upper part of the castle is equipped with the so-called “machicoulis“ - openings which used to serve for the castle's defense.
The upper part of the castle is equipped with the so-called “machicoulis“ - openings which used to serve for the castle's defense.
The upper part of the castle is equipped with the so-called “machicoulis“ - openings which used to
In the heart of Bourbonnais, 15th century castle with its high walls crowned with machicoulis and crenals, remodeled in the 18th century and recently renovated.
When you visit it, you will be amazed by its fortified appearance with machicolations, pillboxes and other military-type elements (rather rare in a religious building) and also its blend of Romanesque and Gothic style.
The result is an original silhouette with its large gable facing the city, its high roof which partly covers a path of crenate round on machicoulis and its two watchtowers.
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