Château de Touffou in Bonnes, Frankrijk 1880 - 1886

This captivating photograph captures the Château de Touffou in Bonnes, France, through the lens of Jules Robuchon. Note the castle's imposing tower, a symbol of power and security, reminiscent of ancient citadels designed to protect and oversee. The tower is a motif deeply rooted in our collective consciousness, echoing in the ziggurats of Mesopotamia, the hill figures from the Iron Age, and the minarets of Islamic architecture. The enduring symbol of the tower embodies a psychological yearning for stability and control. Yet, as history unfolds, its meaning has shifted. Once a beacon of feudal authority, it now stands as a romantic relic, a reminder of a bygone era. Through Robuchon's eyes, the Château de Touffou is not merely a building, but a vessel of cultural memory. Its image, frozen in time, invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of history, where symbols resurface, evolve, and find new resonance.