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Full tour of Carcassone’s medieval ramparts to open for the first time

Visitors will be allowed to walk all three kilometres of its historic walls from September

How French medieval craftsmen made the stained glass windows of Troyes

Art historian Dr Julia Faiers discovers the colourful secrets and stories depicted in the churches of Aube’s capital city

SEE: The medieval 'bastide' villages of south-west France

Historian Dr Julia Faiers uncovers the story behind the grid streets and arcades that tourists love

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Medieval murder and turbulent history of Burgundy’s Semur-en-Auxois

Stone walls, towers and sculpture tell the tale of this monastic town if you know where to look

‘Mediaeval’ French boat to sail from Brittany to Scotland

The replica of a tenth-century boat is made of wood and cowhide, and the crew will forego modern luxuries during the voyage

Toulouse’s medieval myth, poet and muse, Clémence Isaure

We explore the fantastical story of the Floral Games and its legendary benefactor

France’s last trial by combat - a historic tale of honour and revenge

Art historian Dr Julia Faiers recounts the real history of the deathly duel between two Norman nobles in medieval Paris

Visit one of France’s medieval festivals and reenactments this summer

Juggling, jousting and dressing up - how to make your summer a most medieval one and party like it is 1299

Archaeologists discover medieval port in west France

The surprise findings include evidence of a wine and fishing trade in the area - and well-preserved wooden specimens

Jardin des Cinq Sens: Yvoire’s magical lakeside garden

A brief history of a special French medieval garden on the banks of Lake Geneva in Haute-Savoie

Hollywood stars film at French château

Hollywood actors Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Adam Driver are currently filming scenes from new Ridley Scott film The Last Duel at the Château de Berzé, in Saône-et-Loire, eastern France.

Hollywood movie stars come to small French town

The Dordogne has welcomed Hollywood stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver - plus director Ridley Scott - as they film their latest blockbuster in the small town of Sarlat-la-Canéda.