The 11th-century ruins of Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

The 11th-century ruins of Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

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Explore the fortified enceinte and massive keep of this medieval castle ruin in Manche.

The Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte is a castle ruin located in the commune of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte in the department of Manche. Dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, the site is a notable example of medieval architecture.

The castle was besieged twice during the Hundred Years' War. Its remaining structure consists of a fortified enceinte with towers and a massive keep.

Listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840, the castle is open to the public. It stands as a preserved piece of history in the northwestern French department.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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