Château de Sillé-le-Guillaume

Sillé-le-Guillaume, France

Château de Sillé-le-Guillaume consists of four towers, donjon and residential building. It was built originally in the 11th century and was besieged and conquered several times in the wars of William the Conqueror and later in Hundred Years War. It was restored as residential use in the 16th-17th centuries.

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Founded: 16th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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Stephen Brown (16 months ago)
Interesting visit with good historical information. We enjoyed it. Certainly worth a stop.
Gasgas (2 years ago)
Great Chateau had a walk around the exterior, looks really old at the back and its impressive how close to the church is to the chateau literally 10 feet across a small road. It was closed but if your passing is definitely worth a stop off.
Antonieta Ponce de Leão (2 years ago)
I was only able to visit on the outside as it was past close time. During the year is only open from 14-18 and in July and august it opens a few hours in the morning as well. On the outside it is well conserved, it is a shame that I wasn’t able to visit it
faith coates (3 years ago)
Small but fascinating, the art exhibitions are fantastic. Make sure you check out the top floor. Brochure in English and staff very helpful.
Alex Freke-Morin (5 years ago)
Lovely little château. It's not huge and it has been modernised but what is there is good. I wouldn't travel for it but if you in the are it's worth checking out. It's a short but sweet visit.
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