France · Demolished
Louvre Castle
The Louvre Castle was a medieval fortified royal residence begun by Philip II on the right bank of the Seine to reinforce Paris's city wall. Over the centuries it was expanded and converted into a residence before being gradually demolished above ground between the 16th and 17th centuries to make way for the modern Louvre Palace. Archaeological remains of its foundations and some lower rooms were later uncovered and displayed.
First raised
1190
Its prime
1380
Today
Demolished
As it stood in 1380
The shape it held in its prime.
A nearly square stone fortress (approx. 78 × 72 m) sitting beside the Seine, surrounded by a broad water-filled moat and a high crenellated curtain wall pierced by twin-towered gatehouses; ten defensive towers punctuate the curtain. At the centre stands a tall circular keep (15.6 m diameter, ~30 m high) with thick base walls, machicolations and a conical slate roof. Upper floors and many small turrets and windows line the inner faces of the walls; the ensemble presents compact, vertical masonry silhouettes.
Step inside
11 places to explore in 1380.
The record describes 11 distinct spots at Louvre Castle — including 4 interiors: keep interior — chapel, keep interior — well and water tank, salle saint-louis (ceremonial room) and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
Create History
See Louvre Castle with the fires lit.
The artist rebuilds it as it stood in 1380 — a photoreal walk that belongs to you alone. Pay with coins, no subscription needed.
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