Château de Yèvre-le-Châtel

Description

The Château d'Yèvre-le-Châtel was built around the year 1200 to the site of older destroyed castle. It lost its defensive purpose in the 15th century after Hundred Years' War and was mentioned ruined already in 1610. Today four massive round towers and curtain walls exist.

Address
Rue de la Basse Cour 1, Yèvre-la-Ville, France

Established
c. 1200

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