Château de Nieul-lès-Saintes

Nieul-lès-Saintes, France

Château de Nieul-lès-Saintes was built in the 14th century. Today the ruined castle consists of a dry moat, towers and curtain walls.

Address

Rue du Château 140, Nieul-lès-Saintes, France

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Francois P. (5 years ago)
The building comes to life for the castle nights and highlights the artistic, musical and cultural dimension in a medieval setting. A symbolic place steeped in history in the town of Nieul-lès-Saintes To see if you are passing through (or living) in the region

Thierry J (6 years ago)
Small beautiful authentic medieval castle

Dan 15 (6 years ago)
Very beautiful castle completely restored by its owners, pleasant and really interesting, pleasant. Even my children appreciated the visit and the owner's clear explanations.

Zorro (6 years ago)
Beautiful castle. Too bad it can't be visited...

toonen fabrice (6 years ago)
Magnificent construction from the Middle Ages owned by a small lord of the region It's a shame he can't visit The castle has a working Levi tilted bridge and it seems habitable to me.

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