Château de Montfort, 13th century castle ruins in Montigny-Montfort, France.
Château de Montfort is a 13th-century castle ruin with multiple towers, including three semi-octagonal structures that enclose a central courtyard with circular towers and defensive walls forming the outer ring. Seven towers in total create the fortified complex that once protected the interior space.
Bernard de Montfort, a relative of the Dukes of Burgundy, built the fortress around 1075, and Géraud de Maulmont ordered its major reconstruction around 1289. The time between these two phases shows how defensive architecture evolved over the centuries.
The castle's name comes from the Montfort family who built it, and its layout shows how medieval fortifications were designed with towers surrounding a central courtyard. The arrangement reveals how defense and daily life were organized in a single structure.
The site is currently closed to visitors due to ongoing restoration work managed by the MONS FORTI association. Check locally before planning a visit, as access conditions may change as the restoration progresses.
A well that drops nearly 90 feet (28 meters) deep sits within the grounds, dug long ago to supply water to those living here. The original stone dovecote that stands nearby shows how the residents kept pigeons for food and signaling.
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