Château de Gençay, Medieval castle in Gençay, France.
The castle features two circular towers and a gatehouse that demonstrate the defensive architecture of the thirteenth century.
Geoffroy IV de Rancon built this fortress around 1250, which King Charles V later seized following multiple sieges during the Hundred Years War.
The Friends of the Old Castle Association coordinates cultural events, guided tours, and escape games within the monument grounds.
Guided tours operate from July 2 to August 31, with specific schedules from Tuesday through Sunday and appointments required.
The castle, designated as a historical monument in 1840 on the Mérimée list, served as a stone quarry during the 1820s.
Location: Gençay
Address: Le Bourg 86160
GPS coordinates: 46.37469,0.40148
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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