Château de Vire Ruins

Vire, France

Château de Vire was built in the 11th and 12th centuries. Today only a keep, donjon, remains.

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Address

Rue de Valherel 21, Vire, France

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Ruins in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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Cyrille DELANGLE (8 months ago)
Ruine romantique du château de Henri 1er Beauclerc, fils de Guillaume, en 1123. Démantelé en 1630.

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