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The Caponière, the Ancestor of the Bunker ? This Castle Hid a Military Innovation Ahead of Its Time

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Counselor of four kings of France, close to Leonardo da Vinci and owner of a fortress never taken, Imbert de Batarnay marked the history of the castle. His amazing caponniers, ahead of their time, and the mysterious skeleton discovered in an ancient silo, still make today the fame of the monument.

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The Caponière, the Ancestor of the Bunker ? This Castle Hid a Military Innovation Ahead of Its Time

Counselor of four kings of France, close to Leonardo da Vinci and owner of a fortress never taken, Imbert de Batarnay marked the history of the castle. His amazing caponniers, ahead of their time, and the mysterious skeleton discovered in an ancient silo, still make today the fame of the monument.

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franceinfo.fr broke the news on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
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