Château de Fréteval, Medieval castle ruins in Fréteval, France.
Château de Fréteval is a ruined medieval castle in central France featuring a circular stone keep as its dominant structure. The fortress is surrounded by defensive walls and a curved moat that once protected the stronghold from invaders.
This fortress was built in the late 1000s and served as a border stronghold between French and English rulers during medieval conflicts. Control of the castle changed hands multiple times due to rivalries between regional powers.
Archaeological finds show that residents played games with pieces and tokens within these walls. Such discoveries tell us how people spent their leisure time during the medieval period.
The ruins are open to visitors year-round and can be explored at your own pace or with guided tours available during warmer months. Expect uneven ground and worn paths as you walk through the site since it remains a working archaeological area.
The circular keep was built between 1087 and 1096 and ranks among the earliest examples of this design in France. This rounded shape was a clever engineering choice that improved defense compared to traditional square towers.
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