Château de Foulletorte, Historical castle in Saint-Georges-sur-Erve, France
The castle stands on an island encircled by moats fed by the Erve River, featuring two rectangular wings constructed of granite stone blocks.
After English forces destroyed the original structure in 1432, Antoine de Vassé rebuilt the castle between 1569 and 1570 during the French Wars of Religion.
The grand staircase demonstrates Renaissance architectural excellence through its decorated loggia, columns, and entablatures that create optical perspective effects.
The castle remains private property and internal visits are not permitted, but exterior views are accessible from nearby public areas.
The castle's name originates from a former mill where cloth was fulled, with 'Foulletorte' derived from the French verb 'fouler' meaning to full fabric.
Location: Saint-Georges-sur-Erve
GPS coordinates: 48.17530,-0.27250
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:20
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