Château d'Ingrandes

Château d'Ingrandes is a castle in the French village of Ingrandes with a circular keep, four corner towers connected by defensive walls, and a central stairway tower. This structure combines medieval defense elements with a carefully planned layout for reaching different levels throughout the building.

The castle was built in the 11th century on the remains of a Roman castrum and underwent major rebuilding during the 14th and 15th centuries. These periods of renewal shaped the structure and layout you see today.

The dining hall displays a large 15th-century fireplace that shows how medieval craftspeople worked and decorated their spaces. Walking through these rooms gives you a sense of how residents once lived and spent their daily time.

The building offers five guest rooms with modern comfort and a private swimming pool for relaxation. Visitors can also use the designated picnic areas to spend time outdoors and enjoy the grounds.

A wooden hoarding reconstructed in 2005 uses carpentry elements from 1465 and is the only example of its kind in the region. This handcrafted recreation shows how medieval defense structures were actually built.

Location: Ingrandes

GPS coordinates: 46.59710,0.96250

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26