Château du Mans, Medieval castle in Le Mans, France.
The square keep of Château du Mans rises five stories high, featuring Norman architectural elements and defensive battlements at its summit point.
William the Conqueror initiated the construction of Château du Mans in 1063 to establish control over the region through the Tour Orbrindelle tower.
The castle grounds contain remnants of Gallo-Roman walls from the 2nd and 3rd centuries, representing multiple layers of French military architecture.
Visitors can access the castle grounds through guided tours that explain the architectural evolution from medieval fortification to present-day historical monument.
The castle's stones, following a 1617 demolition order, were repurposed throughout Le Mans for various construction projects, including church renovations.
Location: Le Mans
Part of: palais et château du Mans
GPS coordinates: 48.00750,0.19741
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
Carré Plantagenêt
59 m
Palais des comtes du Maine
0 m
Maison d'Adam et Ève
83 m
Jardins Pierre-de-Ronsard
34 m
Collégiale Saint-Pierre-la-Cour
69 m
Maison du Pilier Rouge
105 m
Hôtel de Vignolles
48 m
Escalier des Ponts-Neufs
34 m
Hôtel d'Arcy
134 m
Escalier de la Pierre-de-Tucé
132 m
Maison du Pilier aux Clefs
107 m
Maison, 1 rue de la Pierre-de-Tucé
123 m
Hôtel Petot
102 m
Cour d'Assé
130 m
Maison, 43 Grande Rue
100 m
Rue Saint-Honoré
103 m
Maison, 7 rue du Pilier-Rouge (Le Mans)
97 m
Maison, 21 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
133 m
Maison, 24 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
133 m
Maison, 3 rue Saint-Pavin-de-la-Cité
147 m
Maison, 45 Grande Rue
104 m
Rue du Doyenné
114 m
Rue de l'Écrevisse
69 m
Grande Rue
118 m
Rue du Pilier Rouge
96 m
Rue Saint-Flaceau
133 m
Maison, 3 rue du Pilier-Rouge
83 m
Maison, Cour d'Assé
125 mReviews
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