Château de Semblançay, Medieval castle in Semblançay, France.
The castle remains stand on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by two concentric walls with a square keep measuring 13 meters on each side at its center.
At the end of the 10th century, Foulques Nerra constructed a wooden fortress, which was replaced in the 12th century by a square keep protected by a wide trench.
The castle exemplifies French medieval military architecture and received historical monument status in 1947 through official registration.
The castle, currently in ruins and privately owned, does not allow public visits but remains visible from the surrounding areas of Semblançay.
The northern drawbridge remains the last surviving original access point to the castle, crossing the moat that once isolated the defensive structure.
Location: Semblançay
GPS coordinates: 47.49900,0.58300
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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