What remains of the château d'Aigues-Mortes ?

Two sections of the original triangular enclosure survive: the northern and eastern curtain walls. A circular tower guards the southeast corner. The western wall has vanished and the northern wall is now masked by modern residential buildings.

What defensive systems did the castle possess ?

The castle featured a fortified arched entrance protected by a drawbridge and machicolation. A circular tower with narrow loopholes provided defence. A moat surrounded the stronghold.

The castle dates to the fifteenth century. It was registered as a historical monument in 1926.

Château d'Aigues-Mortes

Aigues-Mortes Castle

Venesmes

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Where: Venesmes

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Château de Lazenay (Lazenay Castle)Accommodation on site25 km

Château d'Aigues-Mortes stands in Venesmes (Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château d'Aigues-Mortes, built in the fifteenth century at Venesmes, stands today as a partial ruin interspersed with residential structures. From its original triangular enclosure, the northern and eastern curtain walls remain, along with a circular tower at the southeast corner. The surviving elements reveal a fortress of military design: arched gateways, narrow loopholes, traces of a drawbridge and moat reflect the site's defensive function. The structure has been registered as a historical monument since 1926.

What to know

The site comprises partial ruins and modern buildings integrated into the old walls, which may be unexpected when visiting.
The western curtain wall has disappeared and the northern wall is now covered by residential structures, limiting views of the original enclosure.
A circular tower with loopholes survives at the southeast corner and remains a distinctive feature of the castle.
Access to the tower's first storey is by way of the southern curtain wall, which means circulation is limited.

Where this château is

Venesmes · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Venesmes, Cher

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00096917
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the château d'Aigues-Mortes ?: Two sections of the original triangular enclosure survive: the northern and eastern curtain walls. A circular tower guards the southeast corner. The western wall has vanished and the northern wall is now masked by modern residential buildings.
What defensive systems did the castle possess ?: The castle featured a fortified arched entrance protected by a drawbridge and machicolation. A circular tower with narrow loopholes provided defence. A moat surrounded the stronghold.
When was it built ?: The castle dates to the fifteenth century. It was registered as a historical monument in 1926.