Château d'Airvault, Medieval castle in Airvault, France.
The castle stands on a hill overlooking the Thouet valley, featuring an enceinte with two uncrowned towers and a rectangular fortified châtelet.
In 1207, King Philippe Auguste conquered the castle during a siege, marking a significant shift in the regional power dynamics of medieval France.
The castle includes a prison with two vaulted cells illuminated by loopholes, demonstrating medieval architectural practices for confinement structures.
The castle maintains its original defensive features, including a portcullis system and murder holes, which visitors can examine from multiple angles.
The castle incorporates construction elements from a former Gallic oppidum, making it a rare example of 11th-century military architecture in France.
Location: Airvault
Website: http://www.levieuxchateau-airvault.com
Website: http://levieuxchateau-airvault.com
GPS coordinates: 46.82745,-0.13786
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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