Donjon d'Ambleny, Ambleny, France

Donjon d'Ambleny is the only remain of ancient castle built around 1140 in Ambleny. The castle was destroyed during The castle was destroyed during World War I, but the the 20 meters high keep survived.

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Laurent Decreaux (3 years ago)
Very nice dungeon, too bad it can't be visited

Philippe GEVRAUX (3 years ago)
Beautiful place. Dedicated team to support with limited means.

rob van Delft (3 years ago)
Nice to see

Gilles ROY (3 years ago)
To see without more no visit

Eric DOCHEZ (4 years ago)
There are still some beautiful old stones.

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The castle first mentioned in 1200 was originally owned by the King and later, at the end of the 13th century it fell in hands of Matúš Èák. Its owners alternated - at the end of the 14th century the family of Stibor of Stiborice bought it.

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