Château-Gaillard, Medieval castle in Amboise, France
The castle features multiple defensive walls, towers, and stone fortifications positioned strategically along the Loire River for military purposes.
Built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart, the castle served as a critical military stronghold to protect the Normandy border from invasions.
The castle architecture demonstrates the evolution of military engineering through its innovative use of machicolations and advanced defensive structures.
Visitors can access the castle grounds from March to November to explore the medieval fortifications and view the Loire Valley landscape.
The castle walls contain specific architectural elements that allowed defenders to pour hot materials onto attackers while remaining protected behind stone barriers.
Location: Amboise
GPS coordinates: 47.41310,0.98580
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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