What remains of the Romorantin castle?

Only a single tower of the former medieval castle survives.

Is the Romorantin castle a listed monument?

Yes, the tower has been listed as a historic monument since October 12, 1932.

What is the history of this tower?

Captured by the English in 1356, it was rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries, and Louise of Savoy received Anne of Brittany there.

Can the Romorantin castle be visited?

No verified information about visiting conditions is available.

Château de Romorantin

Romorantin Castle

Romorantin-Lanthenay

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Where: Romorantin-Lanthenay

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Château de Romorantin stands in Romorantin-Lanthenay (Loir-et-Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Romorantin-Lanthenay, a single tower remains from the former medieval castle, captured by the English in 1356 and later reworked in the 15th and 16th centuries. Louise of Savoy, mother of Francis I, received Anne of Brittany there. The tower shows a typical Renaissance alteration: an opening cut into the wall for mullioned windows set in a projecting bay, topped by a gable carved with a shell motif, hooks and finials.

Written from Hôtel de la Caisse d'épargne de Romorantin-Lanthenay

This place also features in The castles of Anne of Brittany

What to know

Only one tower of the former castle still stands today.
The tower has been a listed historic monument since 1932.
Part of the structure dates from the 16th century, with earlier medieval remains.
No verified information is available on opening hours or admission fees.

Where this château is

Romorantin-Lanthenay · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

2 Pl. du Château, 41200 Romorantin-Lanthenay

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Château phone number

+229 91959598

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00098558
Period of construction: 16th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Romorantin castle?: Only a single tower of the former medieval castle survives.
Is the Romorantin castle a listed monument?: Yes, the tower has been listed as a historic monument since October 12, 1932.
What is the history of this tower?: Captured by the English in 1356, it was rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries, and Louise of Savoy received Anne of Brittany there.
Can the Romorantin castle be visited?: No verified information about visiting conditions is available.

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Sources

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