The ruins of Fort Buoux - Luberon area of France
The ruins of Fort Buoux immediately came to mind when I saw this week's theme - ruin. I decided to not go with the action of ruining something but instead show a photo of ruins.
Fort Buoux is near Apt. It is located on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the valley below which makes it the perfect location for a fort. It had been used since the Roman times and served as a refuge in the Middle Ages. In 1660, Louis XIV ordered it destroyed and it has been abandoned every since. The coolest item was the hidden stairs which provided a secret way to escape if the fort was breached.
Here are some more photos of the ruins.
Ruins of the watchtower
The valley below
Secret escape stairs
Comments (15)
These are beautiful ruins. I like the secret stairway too. Have a nice weekend.
Posted by Annie | November 15, 2008 9:08 AM
Posted on November 15, 2008 09:08
Very cool!
Posted by Amy | November 15, 2008 9:16 AM
Posted on November 15, 2008 09:16
You can see why they chose the spot for a fort on that craggy cliff. Wonderful photos, I really enjoyed them. I'm kind of a history buff. I invite you to come see my ruin discoveries in Coastal BC. -- Margy
Posted by Margy | November 15, 2008 9:22 AM
Posted on November 15, 2008 09:22
Nice photos! I especially like the watchtower. And I haven't been on your blog recently-what another great photo from last week's "together".
Marta replies: Thanks Cindy!
Posted by Cindy Ruth | November 15, 2008 10:30 AM
Posted on November 15, 2008 10:30
WOW. Great photos! I love the view of tha valley below. What amazes me is that these old things still stand!
I did Photo Hunt today, too. I hope you get a chance to visit and leave your link!
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-ruined/
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | November 15, 2008 10:44 AM
Posted on November 15, 2008 10:44
Fantastic photos for this week Marta! Love seeing your France pictures. :)
Posted by Leslie | November 15, 2008 11:51 AM
Posted on November 15, 2008 11:51
This is a perfect series for the theme. I see you have these photos from France and others below from another place. You have traveled to some wonderful places. Thank you so much for visiting my blog..
Posted by Michelle | November 15, 2008 12:04 PM
Posted on November 15, 2008 12:04
Marta, this is one of my favorite spots in the Luberon. I've been there maybe eight times and always find something new. There's an archaelogy project going on there now, to restore the church and it's interesting to see how they are sorting through the various stones to reconstruct the building. One day we even talked to an archaelogist working there. (And I love those hidden staircase too.)
Posted by kaydee | November 15, 2008 1:09 PM
Posted on November 15, 2008 13:09
Cool. I love looking at old ruins. Those escape stairs will make your toes tingle, even just looking at the picture.
Posted by Alice Audrey | November 15, 2008 1:40 PM
Posted on November 15, 2008 13:40
I really like your pictures of the ruins today! And I especially enjoy seeing that they had a secret staircase!
Posted by sammawow | November 15, 2008 2:58 PM
Posted on November 15, 2008 14:58
I also love the secret stairway and the tower. Thanks for introducing me to this amazing place.
Posted by girasoli | November 15, 2008 4:22 PM
Posted on November 15, 2008 16:22
Super photos - never been but piques my interest with your photos. thanks. menehune
Posted by menehune | November 15, 2008 7:05 PM
Posted on November 15, 2008 19:05
Beautiful shots - such an isolated spot for a castle. It must have been an eerie spot to visit.
Posted by Jerry | November 16, 2008 8:02 AM
Posted on November 16, 2008 08:02
Beautiful shots of a ruin!
this is fun to see what everyone comes up with~
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | November 16, 2008 9:41 AM
Posted on November 16, 2008 09:41
Great photohunt selections Marta! Awesome photos. I really need to get back there one day soon!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | November 20, 2008 1:11 AM
Posted on November 20, 2008 01:11