What remains of Bossay Castle?

Only the original keep survives. It was once a fortified fortress from the 11th century, gradually converted into a residence between the 12th and 16th centuries.

When was the castle built?

The keep and dwelling date from the 12th century. The building subsequently underwent several restoration and modification campaigns, particularly after its destruction by the English in the 14th century, followed by reconstruction in the 15th century.

Can you still see the original Romanesque architecture?

Yes, the 12th-century twin windows framed by rounded arches remain visible and bear witness to the Romanesque style of the original construction.

Château de Bossay

Bossay Castle

Bossay-sur-Claise

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Where: Bossay-sur-Claise

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Château de Bossay stands in Bossay-sur-Claise (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Bossay Castle is a 12th-century Romanesque keep, the last remnant of a fortress that once defended the Claise valley. Damaged during the Hundred Years War, it was rebuilt in the 15th century and later converted into a lord's residence. Its twin windows and polygonal staircase reveal the architectural changes that occurred between the 12th and 16th centuries.

What to know

The castle is a single tower: only the keep has survived several centuries of modifications.
The interior preserves 12th-century Romanesque windows framed by rounded arches, and a later staircase serving all floors.
Structural changes, the addition of a stair tower, the creation of fireplaces, and modifications to openings date mainly from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries.
No public information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees, or visiting conditions.

Where this château is

Bossay-sur-Claise · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

37290 Bossay-sur-Claise

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135295
Period of construction: 12th century

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What remains of Bossay Castle?: Only the original keep survives. It was once a fortified fortress from the 11th century, gradually converted into a residence between the 12th and 16th centuries.
When was the castle built?: The keep and dwelling date from the 12th century. The building subsequently underwent several restoration and modification campaigns, particularly after its destruction by the English in the 14th century, followed by reconstruction in the 15th century.
Can you still see the original Romanesque architecture?: Yes, the 12th-century twin windows framed by rounded arches remain visible and bear witness to the Romanesque style of the original construction.