Location type
Environment
Seaside,
Roadside,
Lake or swamp,
City
General presentation
Location Condition Type
Well maintained
Location History
On the swampy grounds of the Camargue stands the fortress of Aigues-Mortes, which was built ex nihilo by Saint Louis in the 13th century, in order to provide the kingdom of France with a port by the Mediterranean Sea.
Construction period
XIIIth Century
Dominant style
Gothic - Middle Ages
Remarkable architectural elements
Fireplace,
Corridor,
Yard,
Moat,
Porch,
Statue,
Terrace (architecture),
Tower
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N°
55587