Château de Montaigu, Medieval castle in Montaigu-Vendée, France
The castle stands on a rocky spur between the Maine and Asson rivers, featuring a square tower with flat corner turrets against its walls.
Built in the 9th century as a wooden fortress to defend against Viking raids, the castle was later transformed into a stone structure in 1218.
The fortress connects to the story of Jeanne de Belleville, who became a naval commander after her husband's execution during the Hundred Years War.
The castle remains closed for extensive renovations and will reopen to visitors in spring 2025 with new exhibition spaces and guided tours.
The castle's dry moat reached a depth of 16 meters in the 15th century, making it one of the deepest defensive structures in the region.
Location: Montaigu-Vendée
GPS coordinates: 46.97420,-1.31370
Latest update: June 6, 2025 00:00
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