Castles / Towers / Forts

Talmont Castle is an ancient coastal fortress whose first masonry remains date back to 1020, making it one of the ...

The history of Château du Boisniard: a hidden treasure in Vendée Perched in the hills of Haut-Bocage, the Domaine ...

The old fortified castle of Tiffauges is now in ruins, but there are still enough old stones to get an idea of the ...

The Castle of Noirmoutier-en-Ile is an old fortified complex from the 12th century, built to protect ...

The Castle of Mortagne-sur-Sevre is an old fortified castle from the beginning of the 14th century. This building ...

The Garnache Castle was an imposing 13th century defensive complex. Originally having 6 towers, connected by curtain ...

In the past, the commune of Les Herbiers was called "Ardelay", this is where the name of the Ardelay Castle comes ...

In the town of Saint-André-sur-Sèvre, is the magnificent 14th century Castle of Saint-Mesmin, its square courtyard ...

The medieval castle of Pouzauges was part of the possessions of the Viscounts of Thouars, a very prestigious family ...

The Castle Essarts is an old feudal motte, transformed into a fortified castle in the 12th century, then into a ...

The Castle of Commequiers is an old fortified castle from the 11th century. It is a very romantic area. Placed on a ...

The Apremont Castle is a magnificent 16th century residence in the Renaissance style. It is a very lively tourist ...

The Citadel of the island of Yeu, also known as Fort de la Pierre Levée, is a fortification that dominates the ...

The Castle of the Grève is also called the Castle of Saint-Martin-des-Noyers. It would date from the 12th century ...