Stepping across this drawbridge at Château du Rivau transported me through centuries of French history! ✨ The massive oak beams and iron chains have been meticulously restored to their medieval glory. Joan of Arc visited this very castle in 1429, selecting warhorses from the château’s renowned stables for her campaign to liberate Orléans. It’s a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship! #ChateauDuRivau #JoanOfArc #LoireValley #FrenchCastles #MedievalArchitecture #HistoricalFrance #FairytaleCastles

The Bascule/Drawbridge at Arbroath Harbour was up tonight to try and get a yacht into the boatbuilders . There were a few technical issues so down it came again 😂😂. Does anyone know the history of the bridge? Can’t find much online about it🤔 | Strange Places in Scotland