Château de Gisors, Medieval castle ruins in Gisors, France
The castle features an octagonal stone keep and a three-story circular tower surrounded by extensive walls fortified with eight defensive towers and deep moats.
William II of England ordered the construction of the initial fortress in 1097 to protect Norman territories from French advances through the establishment of wooden fortifications.
The castle walls contain prisoner graffiti and bas-relief carvings from the 16th to 18th centuries, demonstrating the transformation from military fortress to prison.
The castle park opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in winter and until 7:30 PM in summer, with guided tours available from March to November.
The castle's octagonal keep stands as one of the most complete examples of shell keeps in medieval military architecture.
Location: Gisors
Inception: 11 century
Founders: William II of England
Architectural style: medieval architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.28080,1.77450
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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