Château de Châteaurenard

Châteaurenard, France

The construction of the Château de Châteaurenard was started in 1170 by Seigneur Reynardus and the castle was also named after him. The castle was modified and enlarged in the 12th and 15th centuries. In 1596 Henry IV of France ordered to demolish the castle. The ruins were damaged more in 1790 during the French Revolution. The restoration was made in the 20th century. Today the castle hosts a museum of local history.

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Montée des Tours , Châteaurenard, France
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Founded: 1170
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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N. B. (5 months ago)
Très beau château et un super guide Vincent de son prénom celui qui connaît le mieux l'histoire et les secrets du lieu il saura vous guider vers les coins les plus intéressant du château A visiter à découvrir et redecouvrir
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Jess Soccio (10 months ago)
Le guide est excellent merci Vincent
Eric Pleindoux (10 months ago)
Vu magnifique sur la région. Les abords du château sont bien entretenu.
RPG Glitcher (11 months ago)
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