Château de Piffonds, Medieval castle in Piffonds, France
The castle stands with its four circular towers, two central towers reaching 18 meters high, and a drawbridge entrance on the eastern front.
The original 11th-century fortress was destroyed during the Anglo-French wars, leading to its reconstruction in the 15th century under King Charles VI.
The castle includes a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, which connects to the parish church and maintains strong ties with local religious traditions.
The current restoration project focuses on repairing the deteriorated clay tile roof of the southern wing, with support from public donations through Heritage Foundation.
The castle features a massive dovecote from 1472 with a rotating vertical beam and lower chambers containing narrow arrow slits for defense.
Location: Piffonds
GPS coordinates: 48.05480,3.14635
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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