Château de la Motte-Glain, Medieval castle in La Chapelle-Glain, France.
The castle combines local schist stone and Angevin tuffeau limestone in its construction, featuring a central pavilion flanked by two round towers at the gatehouse.
Pierre de Rohan-Gié constructed the castle in 1495 on earlier fortress foundations, receiving visits from Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII in 1497.
The chapel contains a 16th-century fresco, while Renaissance-style windows from the 15th century adorn the residential sections of the structure.
The castle opens for visits from June to September, except Tuesdays, between 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM, with guided tours available in French, German, and English.
The castle design represents a transition between military fortification and residential palace, incorporating both defensive features like machicolations and residential comfort elements.
Location: La Chapelle-Glain
Website: https://lamotteglain.com
GPS coordinates: 47.60776,-1.19446
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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