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Château de Marcillé-Robert, Marcillé-Robert

Château de Marcillé-Robert

Marcillé-Robert Castle

Marcillé-Robert

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Marcillé-Robert

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Château de Marcillé-Robert stands in Marcillé-Robert (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. No visits are on record for this building.

The ruins of the château de Marcillé-Robert stand on a rocky spur above the Seiche valley, in Ille-et-Vilaine. Built in stone during the 12th century by Robert III of Vitré, it stands out for its five tall towers rather than a keep, the highest still reaching eleven metres. The site, showing no trace of artillery fittings, recalls a stronghold dismantled by royal order at the end of the 16th century.

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What to know

  • The site consists of open-air ruins, with no covered building to visit.
  • The ground sits on a rocky spur, so visitors should expect an uneven surface underfoot.
  • The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 2017.
  • No information on opening hours or admission fees is available.

Where this château is

Marcillé-Robert · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

35240 Marcillé-Robert

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA35000079

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Marcillé-Robert a ruin?
Yes, only remains survive, including five towers, the tallest standing at about eleven metres.
Who built the château de Marcillé-Robert?
The current stone structure was built in the 12th century by Robert III of Vitré.
Why was the château destroyed?
It was burned and dismantled in 1595 by royal order, at the request of the house of Laval.
Is the château de Marcillé-Robert a listed historic monument?
It has been listed as a historic monument since 15 September 2017.

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