Château d'Abbans-Dessus, Medieval castle in Abbans-Dessus, France.
The stone fortress stands on elevated ground with four circular towers, a rectangular keep, and thick defensive walls surrounding a central courtyard.
The castle belonged to the influential Jouffroy family since the Middle Ages and received classification as a French historical monument in the 20th century.
The castle serves as a representation of French defensive architecture, displaying construction techniques and architectural elements typical of medieval military structures.
Visitors can access the castle grounds through guided tours between April and October, with special exhibitions highlighting medieval weapons and artifacts.
The castle maintains its original medieval defensive features, including arrow slits, machicolations, and a functioning drawbridge mechanism from the 15th century.
Location: Abbans-Dessus
GPS coordinates: 47.12194,5.88194
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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