Château d'Ardelay

Les Herbiers, France

Château d'Ardelay was originally a wooden motte-and-bailey castle erected in the 11th century. The stone castle dates from the 15th centuy and outer buildings from the 18th century. It is still one of the most remarkable examples of medieval and military architecture in the region.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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Nautile (3 years ago)
Very beautiful massive castle built on an old medieval motte. It dates from the 14th-15th century. It was registered as a historical monument in 1927.
Chris Sanders (3 years ago)
This castle is beautiful, too bad it is too surrounded to take beautiful pictures from the outside
Caroline Baudras (5 years ago)
Nice visit with excellent guided tour
Jean-Marc QUERE (5 years ago)
The setting lends itself well to hosting the various exhibitions presented. The interest depends on your own attraction to the various experiences offered. In general, these are artists (in quotes or not, depending on your sensitivity) local or emerging. Addressed to an informed public aware of Art.
Paul Pérucaud (5 years ago)
A charming castle and magnificent exhibitions. A restoration of the castle and high quality exhibitions make this place essential; the entrance is free and it deserves to be pointed out as this situation is rare. Today, this July 14, 2018 since June 23 and until September 16, the theme is "under other latitudes", exhibition by Emmanuel Michel. I had the chance to discover the work of EMMANUEL MICHEL, painter, sculptor, draftsman, illustrator and publisher of his own books. I bought two books of texts and illustrations, two concentrates of beauty to consume without moderation.
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