Château du Plessis-Bourré
Château du Plessis-Bourré, Medieval castle in Écuillé, France
The castle retains its original external structure with water-filled moats, three drawbridges, and a fortified entrance gate spanning 400 hectares of grounds.
Jean Bourré, finance minister to King Louis XI, directed the construction of this castle between 1468 and 1472 as one of five fortresses.
The interior halls display painted coffered ceilings containing esoteric symbols and collections from three French Empire marshals descendants.
Visitors can select guided or self-guided tours from Wednesday through Sunday between 14:00 and 17:00, with advance reservations required.
The castle features a terrace designed for low-angle cannon fire, marking an early adaptation to artillery warfare in French architecture.
Location: Écuillé
Address: Château du Plessis-Bourré, 49460 Écuillé, France
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 14:00-17:00
Phone: +33241320672
Website: http://plessis-bourre.com
GPS coordinates: 47.60100,-0.54440
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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