Château des Roches-Baritaud, Medieval castle in Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay, France.
Château des Roches-Baritaud is a castle in Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay with a central keep, moats, and reinforced ramparts that form its defensive system. A watchtower to the northwest and a fortified gatehouse complete the medieval complex.
The Châteaubriant family owned the castle from the 13th century until 1738, when Count Jean-Antoine Olivier de Senozan purchased it. This change in ownership marked a turning point in the property's history.
The name refers to the rocky terrain that surrounds and defines the castle's setting. Visitors can still observe today how the natural landscape influenced the choice of location.
Visitors should note that the castle sits on private land and is visible from outside. It is advisable to clarify access beforehand and explore the surroundings with proper respect for the property.
The architecture blends stylistic features from multiple periods and shows the gradual evolution of defensive structures. This side-by-side layering of different building phases tells of changing fortification needs over time.
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