Château de Surgères, Medieval castle in Surgères, France
The castle features an extensive fortified enclosure with thirteen semicircular towers and remains surrounded by deep moats fed by the Gères river.
Built between the 9th and 16th centuries, the castle belonged to the Maingot lords who exercised substantial political influence throughout their reign.
The Hélène Tower, named after the noblewoman who inspired poet Ronsard, stands as the last remnant of the original 12th-century stone fortress.
The castle grounds now house the town hall, municipal services, and a public park with century-old chestnut trees open to visitors.
The defensive structure includes twenty dissimilar towers along its 600-meter-long ramparts, making it an exceptional example of medieval military architecture.
Location: Surgères
GPS coordinates: 46.10535,-0.75161
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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Chapelle du prieuré Saint-Gilles de Surgères
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Saint-Georges-du-Bois amphitheatre
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