Château de Montsûrs
Montsûrs Castle
Montsûrs
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- Montsûrs
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Château de Montsûrs stands in Montsûrs (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. No visits are on record for this building.
In Montsûrs, in the Mayenne department, two towers mark the site of a former stronghold, said to be the birthplace of André de Lohéac, a companion of Joan of Arc. Built on natural escarpments and shielded by moats fed by the Jouanne and Vesnard rivers, the castle became the home of Bertrand du Guesclin after his marriage to Jeanne de Laval in 1374. The Renaise tower, nicknamed the Paradis aux Biques, and the Fuie tower are the only remains of a fortress that once had several towers and a drawbridge, the rest having been pulled down in the 19th century to build the parish church.
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What to know
- Only two towers of the former castle remain, the rest having disappeared in the 19th century.
- A visit consists of viewing these remains from outside, as they now stand within the town of Montsûrs.
- The Renaise tower has been a listed historic monument since 1925.
- No opening hours, fees or access conditions are available for this site.
Where this château is
Montsûrs · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire
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Address
Montsûrs, Mayenne
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the inside of the Montsûrs castle?
- No, only two towers remain visible from outside, most of the castle having been destroyed in the 19th century.
- Why is the Montsûrs castle notable?
- It was the home of Bertrand du Guesclin after his marriage to Jeanne de Laval, and is said to be the birthplace of André de Lohéac, a companion of Joan of Arc.
- What parts of the castle still exist today?
- Only the Renaise tower, known as the Paradis aux Biques, and the Fuie tower still stand.
- Is the Montsûrs castle a protected monument?
- The Renaise tower has been listed as a historic monument since 9 June 1925.
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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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