Calvert Castles

French Club members have been busy after school creating medieval castles complete with turrets, drawbridges, moats, knights, medieval French flags, and trebuchets. While building, students listened to medieval French  music, looked at photos of French castles, and learned about some of the history of  France's many castles. French castles date back to the Middle Ages, were made of stone, and were originally built to protect people from invaders. William the Conqueror, who invaded England in the 11th century, had a great influence on castle architecture throughout Europe. French castles evolved over the years into elegant and sophisticated chateaux, many of which still stand today and are major tourist attractions.

French Club castles are currently on display in the Lower School lobby.

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