Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil
Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, Medieval fortress in Ainay-le-Vieil, France
The octagonal castle features seven circular towers surrounding a courtyard, with thick defensive walls and a wide moat protecting the structure.
The castle served as a strategic base during the Hundred Years' War, remaining the sole French stronghold in the region after the 1356 Battle of Poitiers.
The castle gardens include five enclosed pavilions, each containing specialized themed gardens, demonstrating French horticultural design principles.
Visitors can explore the castle through guided tours, participate in escape games, or stay overnight in the guest accommodations within the grounds.
The castle combines a medieval military fortress with a pre-Renaissance residential wing, built between 1500 and 1505 in the Louis XII architectural style.
Location: Ainay-le-Vieil
Inception: 1500
Address: Le Bourg
GPS coordinates: 46.66819,2.54972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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