Château Fort des Angles

Les Angles, France

Château Fort des Angles was built in the 13th-14th centuries. After several centuries of abandonment, it was restored in 1980s.

Address

Chemin du Hayet 8, Les Angles, France

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marcos Assémat (2 years ago)

Jean-Marc Vivès (3 years ago)
Propriétaire très accueillants pour un site à voir

Gab eM (3 years ago)
Il s'agit d'une propriété privé ouverte néanmoins au public (journées du patrimoine). Aucune signalétique n'empêche l'accès si le portail de l'entrée est ouvert. Le calme et la vue ainsi que la qualité de la rénovation sont merveilleux.

Bruno Garnero (3 years ago)
Tres romantique

Stephane Vandebeulque (4 years ago)
Pas indiqué dans le village. Une tour visible de loin et ? Grille fermée. Pas d'information complémentaire. Ne pas faire le détour.

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