Château du Rivau, Lémeré

Name: Château du Rivau
Address: Rue du Château, Lémeré, 37120, France
Telephone: +33 2 47 95 77 47

#1 among attractions in Lémeré

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The Château du Rivau is a castle-palace in Lémeré, in the Touraine region, France. In Rabelais' Gargantua, it was given to captain Tolmere as a reward for his victories in the Picrocholean Wars. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1445 (580 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceElevation: 210 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°6'13"N, 0°19'20"E

Address

Rue du ChâteauLémeré 37120 France

Contact

+33 2 47 95 77 47

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Day trips

Château du Rivau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Chinon, Saint-Gilles Church, Musée animé du Vin et de la Tonnellerie, St. Nicholas Church.

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