Chateau De Haroue, Near Nancy, France. The Chã¢Teau De Craon, Also Known As The Chã¢Teau D'harouã© Or Palais D'harouã© Is A French Chã¢Teau Located In A Small Valley In The Centre Of The Village Of Harouã©, In The Saintois, In The Dã©Partement Of Meurthe-Et-Moselle And The Rã©Gion Of Lorraine. It Was Built Between 1720 And 1732 By Germain Boffrand During The Period When Lorraine Was Independent Of France, For Marc De Beauvau-Craon, Viceroy Of Tuscany And Constable Of Lorraine. Surprisingly, The Architect Had To Integrate Into His Plans The Four Towers And Moat Of An Older Medieval Chã¢Teau, A Consideration For Medieval Buildings Which Was Unusual For The Classicist Period. Le Chã¢Teau's Design Also Symbolises A Year : 365 Windows, 52 Fireplaces, 12 Towers (Several Included In The Buildings), 4 Bridges Crossing The Moat.

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