The Château Guillaume-le-Conquérantis (Château de Falaise)
is a castle located in the south of the commune of Falaise ("cliff"
in French) in the region of Normandy, France. William the Conqueror, the son of
Duke Robert of Normandy, was born at the castle in about 1028. William went on
to conquer England and become king and possession of the castle descended
through his heirs until the 13th century when it was captured by King Philip II
of France.
Possession of the castle changed hands several times during
the Hundred Years' War. The castle was deserted during the 17th century. Since
1840 it has been protected as a monument historique.
This postcard came from Yasemin (3 July 2015)
Postcrossing.
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