Château des ducs d'Alençon, Medieval castle ruins in Alençon, France
The castle's entrance features twin towers and a crowned tower, with remaining sections constructed from granite and limestone blocks.
Henry I of England built a square Romanesque keep in 1113, transforming the wooden fortress into a strategic defensive structure.
The castle represents the power shift between Norman nobility and French royalty, serving as residence for numerous Dukes of Alençon.
The castle structure operated as a prison from 1804 until 2010, when the municipality acquired it for public access and renovation.
The castle stones were used in 1744 to construct the Notre-Dame church, demonstrating medieval building material repurposing.
Location: Alençon
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: medieval architecture
Address: rue du Château
GPS coordinates: 48.42960,0.08310
Latest update: May 26, 2025 08:31
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