Château d'Ancenis, Ancenis, France

Château d'Ancenis was originally built in 984 AD to the banks of Loire river. It was a motte-and-bailey castle made of wood. In the 15th century it was rebuilt as a stone castle and has also Renaissance features.

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Andy Schwarz (3 years ago)
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Patrick Bellenger (3 years ago)
Beautiful area ideal for bike rides along the Loire

Tasya Martha (4 years ago)
It was Splendid weekend in Ancenis, small city, but so beuatiful surrounded with La Loire river and Chateau.

Gerard Moloney (4 years ago)
Nice Castle.

Yassin Magzoub (5 years ago)
Impressive keeping an old castle like that in a good condition

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