When was Guainville Castle built?

The castle dates from the late 12th century, likely around 1180, and became part of the French royal estates in 1192.

What remains to be seen at the castle today?

The fortified enclosure and the western entrance tower are the main surviving structures. Most of the towers and walls in the northern area have been destroyed.

Why does the castle have towers with arrow slits?

This arrangement of towers pierced with loopholes was typical of the 1180s and formed the standard defensive system for fortresses of that period.

Château de Guainville

Guainville Castle

Guainville

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Where: Guainville

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Château de Guainville stands in Guainville (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 12th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Guainville Castle, built in the late 12th century, stands on a fortified platform divided into two sections and surrounded by a stone curtain wall with towers. From 1192 onwards, it came under royal French control. The towers pierced with arrow slits reflect the military architecture of the period, though the northern sections have suffered extensive damage over time.

What to know

The main remains are the fortified walls and western entrance tower; the northern sections are largely ruined.
Guainville is located in Eure-et-Loir in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Visiting conditions and opening hours are not specified; check locally before travelling.

Where this château is

Guainville · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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28260 Guainville

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA28000036
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 12th century

Frequently asked

When was Guainville Castle built?: The castle dates from the late 12th century, likely around 1180, and became part of the French royal estates in 1192.
What remains to be seen at the castle today?: The fortified enclosure and the western entrance tower are the main surviving structures. Most of the towers and walls in the northern area have been destroyed.
Why does the castle have towers with arrow slits?: This arrangement of towers pierced with loopholes was typical of the 1180s and formed the standard defensive system for fortresses of that period.