Château de Château-Gontier, Medieval castle ruins in Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne, France.
The remains of the fortifications stand along Theatre Street, with stone structures dating from the 13th century surviving through centuries.
The castle construction began in 1007 under Fulk Nerra of Anjou, who established it as a defensive structure against Breton territorial claims.
The castle ruins received monument historique designation in 1930, marking their importance in French architectural heritage preservation efforts.
The site coordinates at 47.82579° N latitude and -0.70393° W longitude allow visitors to locate the medieval remnants in the town center.
The original castle tower, completed by Renaud I of Château-Gontier, determined the foundation and subsequent growth of the entire town.
Location: Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne
Address: rue du Théâtre
GPS coordinates: 47.82579,-0.70393
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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