Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre

Description

Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre was originally built in the 11th century. It was destroyed by Edward III, The Black Prince of Wales, in 1356 during the Hundred Year's War. The current castle was built in 1475-1483 by Pierre de Refuge, the treasurer of King Ludwig XI. It has well preserved the late medieval architecture.

Address
Rue Henri Goyer 1, Le Controis-en-Sologne, France

Established
1475-1483

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