Guédelon Castle

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Château de Guédelon in June 2005

Guédelon Castle is a construction project in the hamlet of Guédelon, in Treigny, Yonne, France, near Auxerre. The object of the project is to build an authentic castle using only the techniques and materials used in the Middle Ages. When completed in the 2020's, it should be an authentic recreation of a 13th century medieval castle.

In order to fully investigate the technology required in the past, the project is using only period construction techniques and costumes. Materials, including wood and stone, are obtained locally. Jacques Moulin is the chief architect for the project.

The project is considered to be ecologic and economic, since it created 45 jobs and is a tourist destination.

Construction started in 1996 under Michel Guyot.