Poitou-Charentes Chateaux and Castles

The French region of Poitou Charentes is rich in old medieval castles. These make this region historically very interesting to visit.

Here is a selection of the most important castles of the region:

• Crazannes: built at the end of the 14th century, this amazing castle has been referenced as a "Monument Historic" for its brilliant condition. It still has an amazing gothic facade that displays different mythical caracters of the time.
• Bressuire: this castle, built around the 10th century, is located on a vast plateau. The site was probably ocupied by the celts before it became a major military turnpoint for the battles against invading English during the medieval ages.
• Coudray Salbart: this exeptional castle shows just how evolved it was for its time with high round almand shaped towers. Used by the Plantagenet family, we can still see the different rooms and their defenses.
• Saint Mesmin: This small but impressive castle was built in the 14th century and had an extra donjon-like tower added to it in the 15th century. For defensive purposes only, this castle still shows all the architectural qualities of the time.
• Tennessus: this military marvel is a small castle. And yet, despite its size it was able to resist some major battles during the medieval ages and the religious wars. Indeed its architecture is perfect for a defensive turnpoint upon which battles were either lost or won.