Echauguette In The Ramparts Of Beaune Royalty-Free Stock Image

Echauguette in the ramparts of Beaune in Burgundy In the thirteenth century, Beaune goes under the tutelage of the Dukes of Burgundy, today the center of Beaune can see the fortifications form a walkway 2 km. The walls and towers built between the twelfth and fifteenth century, following three consecutive campaigns constructions annexation of Burgundy in France by Louis XI (1423-1483). The death in 1477 of Charles the Bold, last Duke of Burgundy, Beaune integrates force the kingdom of France. And remains of the castle, walkway, wall, ditches are still partially visible here a pretty built the watchtower built his wall, boulevard Perpreuil.