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It is one of the largest fortresses of medieval origin in Europe, with on seven floors and walls more than 7 m wide. The fortified castle of Sedan has had a tour circuit since 1995, when the Historium visit was set up. Wax mannequins were placed there, illustrating life in the castle during medieval times and the era of the princes. The most prestigious scene is that of the wedding of Charlotte de La Marck and Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, placed in the Renaissance pavilion. Since 2012, the castle of Sedan has been given a new lease of life. It is equipped with new circuits (A Thousand Years of History, Principality), new panels, a new entrance to the courtyard of the fortified castle, a new multimedia room, etc.
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Les Palais des Princes
The Princes' Palace, or Low Castle, was built in 1614 by Jean Charbon, architect to Prince Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, father of Marshal Turenne. Visible only from the outside, it cannot be visited.
The Housen of the Big Dog
It cannot be visited. The name probably comes from an old sign. Built in 1629, the building was acquired at the end of the 17th century and later transformed into a cloth factory. The inner courtyard, known as the "la cour des Têtes" ("Court of the Heads), is accessible from the outside.