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Founded: 1335Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)
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Château de Chambonneau is a well-preserved medieval castle in Gizay, Vienne, France, built between 1335 and 1609 near the Miosson river. Originally constructed during the reign of Philippe VI, it retains much of its 14th-century structure, including the keep and most of its towers.
The site began as a feudal motte and belonged to the Ligugé Abbey before passing to the Anguittard family in the 11th century. The current castle was built by the Frottiers de Chambonneau at the base of the hill to utilize the river for moats.
Its original design included a square layout with round corner towers, a large keep, and a fortified gate. In 1356, during the Hundred Years' War, the castle was taken by the English after the capture of King Jean II of France, who spent his first night in captivity there.
Later, the fortress was transformed into a residence: walls were lowered, comfort improved, and new buildings were added in the 16th century, including farms, dovecotes, and a chapel. The castle passed through several owners and was modified again under the First Empire. In 1953, the remaining gatehouse towers were removed to widen the entrance.
References:The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.
The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.
Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.