Château de Saint-Germain-de-Confolens, Medieval castle ruins in Saint-Germain-de-Confolens, France.
The fortress includes two round towers reaching 18 meters high and a square keep positioned on a rocky foundation parallel to the Vienne River.
The castle construction began in the late 12th century, with first known lords Helie in 1073 and Conis in 1087 controlling this strategic river crossing point.
The castle chapel, built in a Greek cross shape during the 12th century, later became the Saint-Vincent parish church with its underground crypt.
The monument received official protection status on May 14, 1925, and additional protection measures were implemented for all castle remains in August 2016.
The fortress commanded an ancient bridge over the Vienne River, where tanneries operated beneath, marking the region's industrial heritage.
GPS coordinates: 46.05310,0.68528
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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