Château de Meung-sur-Loire

Local nameChâteau de Meung-sur-Loire
LocationOrléans, France

The Château de Meung-sur-Loire is a former castle and episcopal palace in the commune of Meung-sur-Loire in the Loiret département of France.The château, located next to the collegial church, was the country residence of the Bishops of Orléans. It was built and destroyed several times. The oldest still existing parts date from the 12th century and were built by Manassès de Seignelay. Still standing are the main rectangular plan building, flanked by three towers, a fourth having been destroyed. It was occupied by the English during the Hundred Years' War. The rear façade was rebuilt in the Classical style by Fleuriau d'Armenonville. Beneath the castle are dungeons, a chapel and various medieval torture instruments, including one used for water torture.It has been listed since 1988 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. It is open to the public.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Meung-sur-Loire

Official Website https://www.chateau-de-meung.com/

Address (Unnamed Road), 45130, France

Coordinates 47°49'23.749" N 1°41'39.764" E

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