Château de Chemillé
Chemillé Castle
Chemillé-en-Anjou
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- Where
- Chemillé-en-Anjou
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Château de Chemillé stands in Chemillé-en-Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century). No visits are on record for this building.
Chemillé castle dates from the 12th century. Two of its defensive features, the East gate and the South postern, have been protected as historical monuments since 1976. These remains illustrate medieval military architecture.
What to know
- The two protected elements of the castle are the East gate and the South postern, visible during an outdoor visit to the site.
- The monument has been protected since 1976, which limits public access to the protected sections.
- Dating from the 12th century, plan a visit focused on medieval defensive architecture.
Where this château is
Chemillé-en-Anjou · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire
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Address
Chemillé-en-Anjou, Maine-et-Loire
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Period of construction
- 12th century, 13th century
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Frequently asked
- What is protected at Chemillé castle?
- The East gate and South postern have been protected as historical monuments since 1976.
- When was this castle built?
- The castle dates from the 12th century.
- Can visitors enter the interior of the castle?
- Only the protected sections, the East gate and South postern, are accessible as an outdoor visit.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q2968913
- Mérimée PA00109040
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