Château et ville fortifiée de Foulques Nerra

If you're looking for the history of Montrevault, open your eyes wide and you'll find it right in front of you, with the castle and fortified town of Foulques Nerra.

Montrevault is full of witnesses to its past history, and the mysterious château is no exception!

First of all, a little history:
Around 1005, a motte castle was built on the site of the fairground by the Count of Anjou, Foulques Nerra, who was famous in the region.
It was then rebuilt on its current site in the 11th century, but has undergone numerous restorations due to various upheavals.
During its heyday, it was home to King Charles IX and Henri de Navarre (the future Henri IV).

But despite these setbacks, the castle still stands out in the landscape today, with its keep, its thick walls almost 2 m high and its small windows. The ramparts, of which a few vestiges remain (in the street of the same name), used to surround the 'bailey' and a second line protected the walled town.
Whether you're standing in front of the façade or on the Bohardy bridge crossing the River Èvre, the castle will always transport you back to the Middle Ages.

To this day, the castle cannot be visited, but you can stay there as it is now a gîte!