Falaise, France
Château de Falaise
The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.
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Falaise, France
The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.
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An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.
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