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Château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, Fresnay-sur-Sarthe

Château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe

Fresnay-sur-Sarthe Castle

Fresnay-sur-Sarthe

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Fresnay-sur-Sarthe

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Château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe stands in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, in the Sarthe department, stand the remains of a medieval castle dating back to the 14th century. These remnants, listed as a historic monument, reflect a defensive architecture of which only fragments have survived through the centuries. A visit here suits those drawn to the quieter traces of fortified heritage rather than a fully restored building.

What to know

  • These are the remains of a former castle, not a complete building.
  • The protection covers the ruins listed as a historic monument since 1926.
  • The site's origins date back to the 14th century.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.

Where this château is

Fresnay-sur-Sarthe · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire

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Address

2 Pl. de Bassum, 72130 Fresnay-sur-Sarthe

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00109766
Period of construction
14th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe?
Only ruins of the former castle survive, dating from the 14th century.
Is the château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe a protected monument?
Yes, the remains have been listed as a historic monument since a 1926 order.
Can you visit the château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe?
No verified details on visiting hours or fees are available for this site.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Sarthe

From the same period — 14e siècle