Château de Linchamps, Medieval castle ruins in Thilay, France.
Château de Linchamps is a castle ruin perched on a rocky ridge above the Semoy River, stretching roughly 250 meters across the landscape. The structure consists of fragmented walls and deteriorated masonry scattered across the hillside beneath overgrowth.
The fortress was built between 1531 and 1535 under Jean de Louvain as a regional defense structure. King Henry II ordered its destruction in 1550 to end brigandage and lawlessness in the area.
The ruins still display medieval walls and collapsed rooms hidden beneath overgrowth. These remains tell the story of life that once happened here, even though little of it is still visible today.
The site lies near the hamlet of Nohan and requires a walk over rough terrain to reach the remains. The ground is uneven and sometimes steep, so sturdy footwear and some extra time are advisable.
A naturally carved stone bench, known as the cursed bench, stands at a spot where legend says a white-clad ghost appears. This local tale connects the physical remains with the folklore of the region.
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