Château de Plancy, Medieval castle in Plancy-l'Abbaye, France.
The Château de Plancy features a stone keep, defensive moats, and a chapel served by the canons of Saint-Laurent along the Aube river.
The construction of the castle began in the tenth century as the seat of a significant barony under the authority of the Counts of Troyes.
The lords of Plancy, including Gillette in 1080 and Hugues between 1135 and 1168, maintained control over multiple strategic territories in Champagne.
The castle stands in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, with coordinates at 48.5708 degrees latitude and 3.9692 degrees longitude.
The castle grounds included specialized facilities such as a water mill and a canonical chapel, indicating its role as a self-sufficient medieval estate.
Location: Plancy-l'Abbaye
GPS coordinates: 48.57080,3.96920
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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