In rural France, off the winding Chemin de Capchicot, sits the Maison forte de Capchicot. Its history offers a glimpse into a time when a king's carefree pursuits brought him deep into the countryside, far from the grandeur of the royal court. The exact age of the Maison forte de Capchicot is not clear, but it was built in the 16th century, and it has been a protected monument since 1998. Today, the walls stand as the silent witnesses to a life of royal luxury that was abruptly ended when the king's son, the future Louis XIII, passed away at the foot of its staircase in 1610. A path, hidden among the oaks of its gardens, is believed to lead to the village of Allons, where kings would bring their court to enjoy the local feasts while hunting.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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