Guédelon

[ChasF]

We’ve just got home from a tour of some of the WW1 sites from Amiens up to Ypres which we quite enjoyed. My brother has mentioned more than a few times that we should visit the medieval castle under construction at Guédelon - he goes every 2/3 years to follow the progress. Have to say that I wasn’t that enthused as I’m not a normally a fan of recreations like the various versions of the Lascaux cave paintings that have been made over the years. Guédelon proved to be the exception. Work started in 1997 (or 1228 in their backstory) and they expect to complete it in 2032. It is obviously now well established and you do feel as if you’ve been transported back in time. We chatted to a couple of the craftsmen who are clearly passionate about what they’re doing. All in a very enjoyable day.

Guédelon

www.guedelon.fr

 

[Davey B]

Very cool...bookmarked for a visit.

 

[Wapping]

Thank you for sharing this.

I watched some programmes about their work. In a sense it’s rather like the living museum at Ironbridge, except the didn’t have to build the bridge.

I hope to see some of the recreated Roman armies’ ‘Lime’ forts, next year in Germany.

 

[bikenav]

We’ve just got home from a tour of some of the WW1 sites from Amiens up to Ypres which we quite enjoyed. My brother has mentioned more than a few times that we should visit the medieval castle under construction at Guédelon - he goes every 2/3 years to follow the progress. Have to say that I wasn’t that enthused as I’m not a normally a fan of recreations like the various versions of the Lascaux cave paintings that have been made over the years. Guédelon proved to be the exception. Work started in 1997 (or 1228 in their backstory) and they expect to complete it in 2032. It is obviously now well established and you do feel as if you’ve been transported back in time. We chatted to a couple of the craftsmen who are clearly passionate about what they’re doing. All in a very enjoyable day.View attachment 453678

Guédelon

www.guedelon.fr

came across it by total luck passing an unusually busy car park in what appeared an ordinary field by-passed by about a K and then turned around went for a look see after paying a couple of notes still did not really understand as little could be seen from the reception. this was a number of years ago and it was about 60% built all kinds of activities and trades going on stone masons, carpenters, rope makers, a forge absolutely fascinating, unsure weather it would be as interesting now but likely worth a look if near.