Château du Fou

Château du Fou was constructed by Yves du Fou, Sénéchal of Poitou at the end of the 15th century. During the Second World War, the castle suffered bombardment on 2 August 1944, particularly damaging the south and north wings, British bombers had attempted to flush out a German general, who had been occupying the castle as if a lord among his staff. German soldiers were buried under the castle, some dead or wounded, but the general escaped by plane the next morning. The damage has since been restored.

The castle remains are the moat, the remains of the entrance postern with its two towers and the turret staircase with its vault.

Address
Vouneuil-sur-Vienne, France

Established
15th century