Tour de Trèves, tour à Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
The Tour de Trèves is a round stone tower from the 15th century located in Gennes-Val-de-Loire near the Loire River. It has very thick walls, five interior levels, and small window openings that once served for defense and observation.
The tower was built between 1435 and the 1450s by Robert Lemaçon, a local lord and royal court official. The site itself had an older history, with initial fortifications dating back to the 11th century.
The tower takes its name from the village of Trèves, which served as a key defensive position for centuries. Locals regard it as a symbol of their area's medieval past and as a quiet reminder of the fortified landscape that once protected their community.
The tower is privately owned and visible from outside but not open to visitors. There are small parking areas nearby and walking paths around the site where you can view the structure and see the Loire River.
The interior of the tower was divided into three lower levels for defense and cooking, and two upper levels serving as living quarters for the lord and his household. This layout reveals how medieval towers functioned as both fortification and residence.
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