Castle of Fougères, Medieval fortress in Fougères, France
The Castle of Fougères stands on a granite outcrop surrounded by the Nançon River, featuring thirteen defensive towers and three distinct enclosures.
Originally constructed in wood during the 11th century, the castle was rebuilt in stone after 1166 when Henry II of England destroyed the initial structure.
The castle represents the military architecture of medieval Brittany and served as a crucial defensive point between the regions of Brittany and Normandy.
Visitors can access the castle daily from April through September, with guided tours available in multiple languages covering the medieval defensive systems.
The castle contains a working medieval mechanism called a shell-keep, demonstrating the advanced engineering capabilities of 12th-century builders.
Location: Fougères
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: medieval architecture
Website: https://chateau-fougeres.com
GPS coordinates: 48.35360,-1.20944
Latest update: August 15, 2025 18:39
Église Saint-Sulpice de Fougères
91 m
Église Saint-Léonard de Fougères
391 m
Beffroi de Fougères
376 m
Public garden of Fougères
331 m
Porte Notre-Dame
110 m
Hôtel de Ville de Fougères
433 m
Tour du Papegaud
349 m
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Fougères
444 m
Tour Desnos
401 m
Tour Nichot de Fougères
189 m
Maisons des 13 et 15 place du Marchix
160 m
Hôtel de Marigny
443 m
Chapelle Saint-Yves de Fougères
328 m
Lavoir du Nançon (Fougères)
210 m
The Resurrection
94 m
Maison, 15 place du Marchix, Fougères
160 m
Hôtel particulier au 51 rue Nationale
409 m
Orgue de chœur de l'église Saint-Léonard de Fougères
391 m
Hôtel Hay de Bonteville
435 m
Maison, 13 place du Marchix, Fougères (PA00090566)
159 m
Maison, 6 rue de Lusignan, Fougères
127 m
Chapelle de la Providence de Fougères
156 m
Atelier Musée de l'Horlogerie
407 m
Retable de Sainte-Anne de l'église Saint-Sulpice de Fougères
91 m
Retable de Saint-Joachim de l'église Saint-Sulpice de Fougères
74 m
Maison, 20 rue du Nançon, Fougères
134 m
Maison, 2 rue de Lusignan, Fougères (PA00090563)
125 m
Les quatres moulins
121 mReviews
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