Château de Montfort, Medieval fortified tower in Montfort-l'Amaury, France
The remains of the castle include a substantial stone tower rising above the town, with thick walls and defensive features still visible.
The castle construction began in the 11th century under William of Hainault, who built it following orders from King Robert II of France.
The site became a listed historical monument in 1862, marking its recognition as a major architectural heritage site in the Yvelines department.
Located at 28 Rue Saint-Laurent, the castle ruins stand on several cadastral plots and belong to the municipality of Montfort-l'Amaury.
The tower contains architectural elements from three different periods: the 11th, 15th, and 16th centuries, showing multiple construction phases.
Location: Montfort-l'Amaury
GPS coordinates: 48.77660,1.80432
Latest update: May 25, 2025 10:05
Île-de-France offers numerous historic sites beyond Paris, including medieval fortresses, artist residences, botanical gardens and art museums. The Château de Blandy-les-Tours preserves 13th-century military architecture, while the Albert Kahn Museum & Gardens contains a collection of historic photographs and themed gardens representing different continents. The Château d'Écouen houses the Musée National de la Renaissance, featuring significant holdings of 16th-century furniture, tapestries and ceramics. The Domaine de Sceaux encompasses a park designed by André Le Nôtre with formal parterres and a 19th-century château. The Roseraie du Val-de-Marne displays more than 3,000 rose varieties across a 3.7-acre (1.5-hectare) garden. The region preserves literary sites including the Maison Littéraire de Victor Hugo in Bièvres, where the writer spent his final years, and the Maison Fournaise in Chatou, which served as a subject in Renoir's paintings. The Musée de la Toile de Jouy documents the history of regional textile production. Architectural features range from the medieval Donjon de Houdan to the Château de Monte-Cristo, Alexandre Dumas' neo-Gothic residence. Fort de Sucy represents late 19th-century military architecture, while Le Cyclop stands as a monumental metal sculpture by Jean Tinguely. These locations demonstrate the historical and cultural development of the region from medieval times through the modern era.
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