What is a motte castle ?

A motte is a medieval fortification consisting of an earthen mound, often surrounded by a ditch and sometimes a palisade, used to dominate and defend territory in the Middle Ages.

Can the site be visited ?

The site is an unarranged archaeological remains. Access depends on the terrain and its accessibility; the Vidaillat town hall can provide information on current conditions.

Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard

Vidaillat

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Vidaillat

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Motte castrale du Creux-du-Renard stands in Vidaillat (Creuse), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Creux-du-Renard motte, located in Vidaillat in the Creuse region, is a medieval fortification preserved as an earthwork surrounded by a ditch. This type of structure, common in the Middle Ages, demonstrates how territory was defended during the feudal period. The site remains visible in the landscape as an archaeological remnant of medieval occupation.

What to know

This is an open-air archaeological site with no facilities or controlled access.
Protection covers the motte itself and the surrounding ditch, listed as historical monuments since 1993.
Access and visiting conditions are not organized; contact the town hall of Vidaillat to learn about possibilities.

Where this château is

Vidaillat · Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Vidaillat, Creuse

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00125512
Period of construction: Middle Ages

Frequently asked

What is a motte castle ?: A motte is a medieval fortification consisting of an earthen mound, often surrounded by a ditch and sometimes a palisade, used to dominate and defend territory in the Middle Ages.
Can the site be visited ?: The site is an unarranged archaeological remains. Access depends on the terrain and its accessibility; the Vidaillat town hall can provide information on current conditions.