Château de Retz, Medieval fortress ruins in Feucherolles, France.
The remaining stone foundations of Château de Retz stand near Valmartin, revealing the layout of a substantial defensive structure from centuries past.
Built in 1215 by Barthélemy de Roye after the battle of Bouvines, the castle formed part of a defensive network protecting Paris during the Hundred Years War.
French royalty including Saint Louis, Philip the Bold, and Charles V frequented the castle, making it a center of medieval noble activities.
Archaeological excavations conducted in 1993 uncovered sections of the castle walls and a moat, providing insights into the original medieval architecture.
The castle's destruction under Louis XIV occurred because its ruins harbored wild animals that interfered with royal hunting activities in the forest of Marly.
Location: Feucherolles
GPS coordinates: 48.88530,2.01071
Latest update: May 29, 2025 03:21
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907 m
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Église Saint-Pierre de Chavenay
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Église Saint-Louis de Beauregard de Poissy
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Golf de Feucherolles
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Croix Saint-Michel de L'Étang-la-Ville
2.9 km
Golf de Saint-Nom la Bretêche
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Golf de Bethemont
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Golf de Noisy le Roi
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Golf de Fourqueux
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Église de Saint-Jacques-de-Retz
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