Château de Culan, Medieval castle in Culan, France
The stone fortress stands on a rocky outcrop above the Arnon River, featuring high walls and defensive towers from the 12th century.
The castle underwent multiple sieges, including one by King Philip II Augustus in 1188 and another by Cardinal Mazarin's troops in 1651.
French Hellenist Philippe-Ernest Legrand made the castle his residence from 1926 until 1953, contributing to its intellectual legacy.
The castle opens daily from Easter to October, with special medieval events and torch-lit tours during summer months.
The castle maintains its original wooden defensive structures called hourds, used for dropping stones and projectiles on attackers.
Location: Culan
Address: Le Bourg
Website: http://culan.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.54639,2.35222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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