Château de Glénay, Medieval castle in Glénay, France
The castle features a circular dovecote decorated with the Vignerot family coat of arms and a chapel with defensive upper sections.
Initially constructed in the 12th century, the castle received fortification enhancements in 1386 during the Hundred Years War by Lord Jean de Beaumont.
The castle church contains marble recumbent statues of René de Vignerot and Françoise du Plessis de Richelieu, created around 1625 by Michel II Bourdin.
The property remained unused for 250 years until brothers Michel and Philippe Durand acquired it in 2012 to establish a cultural center.
Cardinal Richelieu spent time at the castle between 1610 and 1611, marking a connection to French political leadership during the 17th century.
Location: Glénay
Address: Le château
GPS coordinates: 46.85840,-0.25975
Latest update: May 29, 2025 06:58
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