Guédelon: New Findings During the Build

In the second part of a series documenting the building of a medieval castle in France, the team makes important archeological discoveries as work continues.
Guédelon: New Findings During the Build
Aerial view of Guédelon, 2022. Courtesy of Guédelon
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GUÉDELON, France—What was once one man’s pipe dream has turned into a reality by “The Lady of the Castle” Maryline Martin, the driving force that is making Guédelon happen. Guédelon castle was the brainchild of Michel Guyot, who wanted to a 13th-century castle to be built in 21st-century France—using Medieval methods.
Min entrance Guédelon 2023. (Courtesy of Guédelon)
Min entrance Guédelon 2023. Courtesy of Guédelon
Debra Amundson
Debra Amundson
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Debra Amundson has written about everything from food to fashion, discovered in her travels. After studies at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) and the Academy of Art, she settled on UCLA for her certificate in journalism. She focuses on historical architecture, leading us from castles to Victorian homes.
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