Château de Pignerolle, 18th-century castle in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, France
The castle features a neo-classical design with a four-column frontage, measuring 25 meters by 17 meters within an 80-hectare park.
Marcel Avril de Pignerolle, director of the equestrian academy in Angers, commissioned the construction of this residence in 1776.
From 1992 to 2015, the castle operated as a museum dedicated to European communications history, preserving technological developments through exhibitions.
The surrounding gardens remain accessible to visitors, while certain sections of the castle require prior arrangements for guided tours.
During World War II, Polish cryptologists worked at the castle to decode Enigma messages before German forces transformed it into a U-boat command center.
Location: Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou
GPS coordinates: 47.46990,-0.47380
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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