The Château de Langeais is a 15th-century Flamboyant Gothic castle in Indre-et-Loire, France, built on a promontory created by the small valley of the Roumer River at the opening to the Loire Valley. Founded in 992 by Fulk Nerra, Count of Anjou, the castle was soon attacked by Odo I, Count of Blois. After the unsuccessful attack, the now-ruined stone keep was built; it is one of the earliest datable stone examples of a keep. Between 994 and 996, the castle was besieged unsuccessfully twice more. During the conflict between the counts of Anjou and Blois, the castle changed hands several times, and in 1038 Fulk captured the castle again.
After it was destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, King Louis XI rebuilt Château de Langeais into what today is one of the best-known examples of late medieval architecture. It is especially noted for its monumental and highly decorated chimneypieces.
Feb-Mar: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Apr-Jun; Sep: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Jul-Aug: 9 am - 7 pm
Nov 12 - Jan 31: 10 am - 5 pm
Adult: €9
Student (18-25): €7.50
Child (10-17): €5
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Langeais
Official Website http://chateau-de-langeais.com/
Email contact@chateau-de-langeais.com
Phone +33247967260
Address 93 Place Pierre de Brosse, Langeais 37130, France
Coordinates 47°19'28.87" N 0°24'22.263" E
