La Rochefoucauld is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It lies very close to the line which delineated occupied France and Vichy France during World War II. The village takes its name from the large chateau above the village, which is partially open to the public. It is also still inhabited by the Duke and Duchess. The site was first used around 980 by Fucaldus, younger brother of the Viscount of Limoges. Fucaldus set up a fortified camp on the rock and called it Fucaldus in rupe, or Foucald's Rock. Early in the 11th century, the son of Fucaldus built a square keep, still identifiable at the heart of the present site. Two entrance towers were built from 1350, with three angle towers following, along with a heightening of the keep, in 1453. Galleries and a grand staircase, the latter attributed to designs by Leonardo da Vinci, were added in 1520. Source
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