Catapulte (XIe - XIVe Century) - Les Baux-de-Provence, France - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

A catapult is a ballistic device used to launch a projectile a great distance without the aid of explosive devices — particularly various types of ancient and medieval siege engines. Weighing over four tons, it was transported to the battleground in pieces. A siege engine like this one was used at Les Baux during the siege against Robert de Duras in 1355.

The Château des Baux-de-Provence is the only site in the South of France with working siege engines. These faithful re-enactments of real-size machines draw real projectiles and allow us to relive the atmosphere of a siege in the Middle Ages.

Hours of Operation:
Open every day throughout the year
January, February, November, December: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
March, October: 9.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m.
April, May, June, September: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
July and August: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission Prices:
Full rate: € 10,5
Reduced rate: € 8,5

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What type of artillery is this?: Siege engine Where is this artillery located?: Other Parking location to view this Waymark: N 43° 44.774 E 004° 47.796 Cost?: 10.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: No What military of the world used this device?: Not listed Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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