Château d'Étampes, Étampes, France

Château d'Étampes

Étampes, France

Château d'Étampes in Étampes, France, was originally built as a stronghold in the early 10th century by Robert the Pious, King of France, with construction of the iconic Tour de Guinette keep between 1130 and 1150.

The castle, situated overlooking a valley, featured multiple defensive walls and towers added under kings like Philip II. It played significant roles during the Hundred Years' War and later political struggles, suffering sieges and damage.

In 1589, King Henry IV ordered the castle’s partial destruction, leaving only the unique four-lobed keep standing. This keep is architecturally notable for its cloverleaf plan designed to improve defense against missiles and reduce blind spots.

The castle also housed queens and nobility over centuries, witnessed historic battles, and remains a prominent medieval monument symbolizing royal power and medieval military architecture in France.

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91150 Étampes, France

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