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The largest military castle in Europe is at Sedan (08 Ardennes, Champagne-Ardennes) on the strategically important eastern frontier of France – and it now includes a 53-room 3 star hotel and restaurant Hotel Le Chateau Fort<\/a>. It is an imposing medieval structure built on a rocky promontory and boasted a complement of 4,000 soldiers in its heyday!. It consists of seven floors, four of which are underground!! The accommodation looks rather more luxurious than that endured by those 4000 soldiers!<\/p>\n

The chateau itself is classified as an Historical Monument and is open to the public – see the Sedan Tourist Office<\/a> for opening times.<\/p>\n

As for Sedan (le Pays Sedanais) and its area:-<\/p>\n

Located in the north-east of the Ardennes department, on the edge of the Ardennes forest, bathed by the waters of the Meuse, the Pays Sedanais stretches over 29 villages.<\/p>\n

A land of wood, water and rolling green hills, the beauty of his landscapes and interesting heritage pleasantly surprise you.<\/p>\n

(PS I had thought that Carcassonne (11 Aude,Languedoc) qualified as the largest Castle in Europe, but technically it is a fortified city rather than a castle!)<\/p>\n

It is thought that the term “Sedan Chair” may have come from this area which produced high quality cloth with which the enclosed carrying chair, popular in 17th Century London, was lined.<\/p>\n

Click here for best prices and availabilty at Hotel Le Chateau Fort<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

See map<\/a><\/p>\n

For more recommendations on where to stay in France see www.frenchduck.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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