Château de Montoire

Description

The Château de Montoire is a ruined castle in Montoire-sur-le-Loir. The construction began in the 11th century and there were further building works in the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries.

During the Wars of Religion Montoire castle was conquered by the Catholic League. That was the reason why protestant King Henry IV ordered to demolish it in 1593. Today it remains ruined.

Address
Rue des Caves 4, Montoire-sur-le-Loir, France

Established
c. 1080

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