Château d'Aguilar, Medieval castle in Tuchan, France
The fortified structure features a central keep surrounded by a pentagonal outer wall with defensive towers positioned at strategic corner points.
The castle served as a crucial defensive point along the French-Spanish border until 1525 when Spanish forces captured and subsequently dismantled it.
The architecture incorporates elements from different periods, reflecting the influence of both Catalan counts and French royal engineers who modified it.
The castle opens from March through November, with adult admission ranging from 2.50€ to 4€ and student rates at 3€.
The underground chapel of Saint-Anne lies beneath the castle keep, adding a religious element to this military fortification at 321 meters elevation.
Location: Tuchan
Elevation above the sea: 321 m
GPS coordinates: 42.89056,2.74694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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