Castle of Sillé-le-Guillaume, Medieval castle in Sillé-le-Guillaume, France.
The castle features a rectangular layout with a D-shaped keep, two round corner towers, and a gate building with twin towers.
First documented in 1070, the castle endured multiple sieges during the Hundred Years War by both English and French armies.
The castle now functions as a local museum with a permanent exhibition dedicated to regional history and Arsène Le Feuvre.
Visitors can explore the castle and its temporary exhibitions from April to September, with special rates for groups and schools.
The castle, converted into a high school in 1804, maintains architectural elements from the 11th to 17th centuries, showing its evolution through time.
Location: Sillé-le-Guillaume
Address: place des Minimes
GPS coordinates: 48.18500,-0.12623
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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