Château de Fère-en-Tardenois
Château de Fère-en-Tardenois, Medieval castle ruins in Fère-en-Tardenois, France
The castle stands on a plateau with seven cylindrical towers surrounding an irregular hexagonal courtyard, protected by a 20-meter deep stone-lined moat.
Construction began in 1206 under Robert II, Count of Dreux and Braine, after his father obtained the lands from the Archbishops of Reims.
The Renaissance bridge, constructed around 1560 by architect Jean Bullant, features covered galleries that influenced the design of Château de Chenonceau.
The castle ruins are managed jointly by the Aisne Department and a private company, with regular opening hours for public visits.
The artificial mound supporting the castle features sandstone-covered slopes that established new architectural standards for subsequent French fortifications.
Location: Fère-en-Tardenois
Website: http://chateaudefere.com
GPS coordinates: 49.22222,3.53194
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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