Château de Fougeret, Castle in Queaux, France
The château de Fougeret is a medieval castle in Queaux, in the Vienne department of France. It sits on top of a cliff about 38 meters (125 ft) high above the Vienne valley, and its current appearance is neogothic, with solid walls and small towers.
The château de Fougeret is first mentioned in texts from 1337, and in the 15th century the Frotier family used it as a defensive stronghold against English attacks during the Hundred Years War. In the 19th century, the Robin-Médard family took ownership and had the building renovated in a neogothic style.
The château de Fougeret is a private property that can be visited through a bed-and-breakfast stay, making it one of the rare medieval sites where guests can spend the night. Some visitors choose it for marriage proposals, drawn by its old stones and the view over the Vienne valley.
The château de Fougeret is a private property and is not open to the public year-round. Staying as a bed-and-breakfast guest is one of the best ways to explore the grounds at your own pace.
Félix Robin-Médard, the last owner from that family, died in 1898 at age 39 in the castle's own office. The building then stood empty for around fifty years before new owners bought it in 2009 and began restoring it.
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