Château de Pouzieux, Castle in Châtillon-sur-Indre, France

Château de Pouzieux is a stone castle in the countryside near Châtillon-sur-Indre, in central France. A large cylinder-shaped tower rises from beige blocks, with green ivy climbing its sides, while a lower building sits to the left behind a wooden fence.

The oldest part of the building dates from the 13th century, with a rear section flanked by four towers added in the 15th century. The Sorbiers family held the estate from the 1400s until the 1700s, and a gate tower with a drawbridge was built around 1499.

The small chapel on the second floor of the tower still holds wall paintings, including a crucifixion scene above the altar. These painted details are usually hidden from view, but they show how such private spaces blended daily life with prayer in a rural stronghold.

The site is private, so visitors can only see it from the outside along the road or path. Groups may arrange a visit in advance, but individual travelers should plan for an exterior view only.

A window in the gate tower mixes two periods: its lower part comes from the 14th century, while the upper moldings were added in the 15th century. Later, the drawbridge arms were replaced by a chain mechanism, a technical detail rarely noticed from the outside.