Château de Crozant

Château de Crozant is a medieval fortress ruin set on a rocky outcrop where the Creuse and Sédelle rivers meet. The remains include four distinct towers and multiple defensive walls built over several centuries.

The fortress existed by 1200 and passed to the Lusignan family by 1214. Major fortification work took place during the 13th and 15th centuries under the Counts of La Marche.

The ruins attracted writers and painters in the 1800s after author George Sand discovered the site in 1830. This drew a community of artists who found inspiration in the dramatic riverside setting and stone remains.

The commune manages the site and visitors can explore several preserved structures including the Fox Tower with its original spiral staircase. Wear sturdy shoes because the ground is uneven and rocky throughout.

The site contains evidence of human occupation stretching back from the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Gallo-Roman times. These earlier layers beneath the medieval fortress reveal why this riverside location attracted people for thousands of years.

Location: Crozant

GPS coordinates: 46.39190,1.62157

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49