Château de Cinq-Mars-la-Pile
Château de Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, Medieval fortress in Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France.
The castle features two round towers from the 12th and 13th centuries, connected by wide moats rebuilt during the 16th century modifications.
Cardinal Richelieu ordered the destruction of the fortress in 1642 following the execution of Henri de Ruzé d'Effiat, a favorite of King Louis XIII.
The fortress represents medieval military architecture with its guard house positioned between two round towers and a stone spiral staircase within the cylindrical tower.
The castle opens from April to June, Friday through Sunday, 11 AM to 6 PM, with adult tickets priced between 5 and 8 euros.
A triangular structure called the Eperon extends from the southeast side, featuring a bartizan at its salient angle and connecting to a priory near the church.
Location: Cinq-Mars-la-Pile
GPS coordinates: 47.34833,0.46250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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