What remains of the medieval castle of Montauban-de-Bretagne?

The 13th century keep, the tower known as the Tour des Anglais, the 15th century gatehouse, and remnants of the defensive system including the pond and moats still stand.

Why was the castle destroyed?

Charles VIII captured it in 1487 by exploiting its defensive weakness against artillery, which led to the destruction of the manor house and part of the keep.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the entire site, including the buildings, ground and outer defences, was listed as a historic monument by decree on 6 March 2003.

Château de Montauban-de-Bretagne

Montauban-de-Bretagne

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Where: Montauban-de-Bretagne

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Château de Montauban-de-Bretagne stands in Montauban-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, first half of the 15th century, 18th century, second half of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Montauban-de-Bretagne, a fortified site spans eight centuries of military history, from the early medieval motte to the 15th century gatehouse. The 13th century keep and the tower known as the Tour des Anglais reveal a defensive system built around a pond and moats, still visible in the landscape today. The manor house was destroyed when Charles VIII took the castle in 1487, and was never rebuilt to its original scale.

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What to know

The site retains a 13th century keep, a 15th century gatehouse, and remains of outer defences including a pond and moats.
The seigneurial residence survives only as ruins following its destruction in 1487.
The whole property has been listed as a historic monument since 2003, protecting the towers, chapel and defensive surroundings.
No verified information on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility is currently available.

Where this château is

Montauban-de-Bretagne · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

35360 Montauban-de-Bretagne

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Château phone number

+33 7 85 13 11 57

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00090635
Period of construction: 13th century, first half of the 15th century, 18th century, second half of the 19th century

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What remains of the medieval castle of Montauban-de-Bretagne?: The 13th century keep, the tower known as the Tour des Anglais, the 15th century gatehouse, and remnants of the defensive system including the pond and moats still stand.
Why was the castle destroyed?: Charles VIII captured it in 1487 by exploiting its defensive weakness against artillery, which led to the destruction of the manor house and part of the keep.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the entire site, including the buildings, ground and outer defences, was listed as a historic monument by decree on 6 March 2003.