Le Plessis-Macé, former commune in Maine-et-Loire, France
Plessis-Macé is a medieval castle featuring four round towers and thick defensive walls adorned with decorative windows and ornate turrets from the 15th century. Inside, furnished rooms span different periods and display how nobility lived across several centuries.
After the Hundred Years War, Louis de Beaumont rebuilt the partially damaged fortress and transformed it into a Gothic residence. The renovated castle subsequently welcomed French kings including Louis XI and Charles VIII.
The castle hosts theatrical performances that fill its halls with contemporary art and music, connecting the historic building to modern cultural life. These events draw audiences who experience the space as a living venue rather than a museum piece.
A visit typically takes around 45 minutes to walk through the rooms and grounds at a comfortable pace. The site accepts multiple payment methods, making entry straightforward for most visitors.
The castle preserves ten furnished rooms displaying how the space evolved from the 16th to the 19th century, revealing the lives of successive generations. Walking through these rooms shows how tastes and living standards shifted over time.
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