2024

THE CASTLE OF THE CARATERIE

Castles to visit

This castle is private but you can still see it. Although located close to Paulx, it is in fact common in the areas of Saint-Etienne-de-Mer and Paulx. In 1832, this castle was the theatre of one of the last skirmishes of the attempt to uplift the Duchess of Berry. Caraterie Castle dates back to the th century. But it replaces a more ancient edifice in 1832, because it was on that date that the Duchess of Berry decided to raise the country against Louis Philippe (the Orléans dynasty). She wanted to remove her, wearing her son (Bourbons dynasty, légitimistes) on the throne of King of France.

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