A tall rectangular tower rises above surrounding ruins, its crenellated crown and pointed spire dominating the grassy, uneven ground below. Broken walls and scattered masonry frame the structure, giving the scene a stark, weathered character consistent with an ancient fortress overlooking the countryside around Polignac. From a collection of unique twentieth century photographs. Amateur photographer, snaps and some larger in a single album, charting one family's European travels.

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