Château de la Guerche

La Guerche, France

Château de la Guerche was built during the reign of Charles VII of France, for Antoinette de Maignelais, young cousin of Charles's recently defunct mistress Agnès Sorrel, and her new husband André de Villequier.

The castle was besieged in 1592, during the French Wars of Religion. Restored in the seventeenth century and renovated subsequently, it is now open to visitors.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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Martin Curtis (5 months ago)
This (long time) family owned and lived-in Château is very pretty and the guided tour of the lower levels and some of the house is very interesting. Lots of history is explained, by the very pleasant guide. The village itself is worth walking around, because it is ancient and unspoilt. It is a very very quiet village!
Gites de La Richardière (2 years ago)
A really interesting place to visit and learn about the history of the area through the ages.
Ben McCormick (2 years ago)
Great little chateau on the Creuse river that's worth a visit if you're in the area. Guide is lovely and did the tour in French and English. Learned a lot about the history of the place, especially from the graffiti etched into the walls. The circular cannon room in the tower is worth the admission price alone. It's obviously someone's home but they are really welcoming. Also a good way of keeping cool in the hot weather.
Alan Moody (6 years ago)
Smaller, but still inhabited Chateau with a great guide
Rachael Milsom (7 years ago)
Had a wonderful tour around this chateau
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