Falaise in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Les Graffiti
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Graffiti
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. Les Graffiti / Graffiti Marker
Les soldats de la garnison ont la responsabilité de garder l'enceinte du château et de surveiller tout accès. Bien que le château ait été assiégé à de nombreuses reprises à l'époque médiévale, la tendance est majoritairement à la paix et les soldats s'ennuient bien souvent. Pour passer le temps, ils pratiquent divers jeux de réflexion, comme la «Mérelle», assimilable au morpion, ou encore l'«Alquerque», ancêtre du jeu de Dames. Ils laissent également libre cours à leur imagination en réalisant des graffiti sur les murs.
Entre deux archères, on observe ainsi une très belle scène, datée du XIIIe siècle, représentant un chevalier en armure, précédé de son sergent d'arme, épée à la ceinture. Juste au-dessus, un autre graffiti, daté du XIIIe ou du début du XIVe siècle, met en scène un roi en majesté recevant l'hommage d'un vassal.
The soldiers of the garrison were in charge of guarding the castle's enclosure. Although the castle was besieged many times during the Middle Ages, times were generally peaceful and soldiers were often bored. As a pastime, they indulged in many
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Between two of the castle's arrow slits, we can still admire a fine scene dated from the 13th century. It depicts an armed horseman, preceded by his sergeant, with his sword in his belt. Another graffiti just above this one dates from the 13th or early 14th century. It portrays an enthroned king receiving homage from one of his vassals.
Erected by Conseil Général du Calvados, Norman Connections, interreg, Region Basse-Normandie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 48° 53.613′ N, 0° 12.166′ W. Marker is in Falaise, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Place Guillaume le Conquérant and Rue Blacher on Place Guillaume le Conquérant. The marker is located on the grounds of the Château Guillaume-le-Conquérant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Pl Guillaume le Conquérant, Falaise, Normandie 14700, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Redent / The Redan (a few steps from this marker); L’apparition des armes à feu / Firearms are introduced (a few steps from this
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. Graffiti on the wall
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
3. More Graffiti on the wall
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
4. More Graffiti
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
