Château du Châtelier

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Château du Châtelier is a moated castle in Indre-et-Loire, built originally in the 11th and 12th centuries. The keep was built around 1180. The other buildings were erectd in the 15th century and later. 

The castle was in Protestant hands during the Wars of Religion. In 1569 Catholic army besieged it and conquered it, but protestants escaped via underground tunnels.

Chateaux of the Loire ValleyCastles and fortifications in FranceAll sites in PaulmyLate Capetians

Address
Le Châtelier 12, Paulmy, France

Established
12th century

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