Château de Gilles de Rays, Champtocé-sur-Loire

Name: Château de Gilles de Rays
Address: Champtocé-sur-Loire, France

#1 among attractions in Champtocé-sur-Loire

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Château de Gilles de Rays, Champtocé-sur-Loire

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The castle of Champtocé is a castle of medieval origin located in Champtocé-sur-Loire, in Anjou, in the department of Maine-et-Loire. It is known to have been one of the places of residence of Gilles de Rais. It was registered as a historical monument in 1926.

Coordinates: 47°24'45"N, 0°51'40"W

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Champtocé-sur-Loire France

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Château de Gilles de Rays – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Serrant, Chateau du Pin, Loire Valley, Église Saint-Maurille.

5.5 miE
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