Ruins of the castle of Domfront (Lower, Normandy, France).
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4287 x 2848 px | 36.3 x 24.1 cm | 14.3 x 9.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
1 October 2011Location:
Orne, Lower Normandy, FranceMore information:
By 1010-1020, William I of Bellême built a first fortification, probably mainly of wood, on the spur overlooking the gorge of La Varenne. In 1049, the castle of Domfront, owned by William Talvas II, Lord of Bellême, is besieged by Duke William of Normandy. In 1092, the revolt against Domfrontais Robert II Bellême, transfer their loyalty to the third son of William the Conqueror, Henry I Beauclerc, soon to become Duke of Normandy (1100) and King of England (1106). In 1169, Henry II, King of England, Duke of Normandy and lord Domfront staff receives the papal legates who must reconcile with Thomas Becket. ... The country around the city of Domfront called "The Domfrontais". In the Middle Age the country was called "Le Passais", this name come from the latin "passus" which means passage. "Le Passais" is the land of passage (A space on the edge of Normandy, Maine and Brittany). Some scholars believe that "Le Passais"(The country's transition) provided the framework for the production of some texts about the Arthurian legend. This is the hypothesis Bansard-Payen: "Le Passais" as the land of Lancelot du Lac.