Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, Ainay-le-Vieil

Name: Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil
Address: Rue de Drevant, Ainay-le-Vieil, 18200, France
Telephone: +33 2 48 63 36 14

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Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, Ainay-le-Vieil

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Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil is a 14th-century castle built on the grounds of an earlier 12th century castle in Ainay-le-Vieil, Cher, France. After having bought the castle from Jacques Cœur, Charles de Bigny built a pre-Renaissance Louis XII style chateaux from 1500 to 1505. The castle has been listed as a Monument historique since 1968 by the French Ministry of Culture. The castle, now part of Jacques Cœur's tourist route, has been nicknamed "the little Carcassonne" because of its circular shape. Today the castle is one of the best preserved fortresses of the 14th century. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1500 (524 years ago)Coordinates: 46°40'6"N, 2°32'59"E

Address

Rue de DrevantAinay-le-Vieil 18200 France

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+33 2 48 63 36 14

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Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée Saint-Vic, St. Martin's Church, Château de Montrond, Perche.

4.2 miNW
46°43'17"N • 2°30'28"E
Musée Saint-Vic, Saint-Amand-Montrond
107 min walk • Museum
~1010 ftSE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Ainay-le-Vieil
5 min walk • The Saint-Martin church is a Catholic church located in Ainay-le-Vieil, in France.
4.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Montrond, Saint-Amand-Montrond
117 min walk • The Château de Montrond is a ruined castle in the commune of Saint-Amand-Montrond in the Cher département of France.
1.9 miSE
Locality
Perche
50 min walk • La Perche is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
4.1 miNW
Church
Saint-Amand Church, Saint-Amand-Montrond
105 min walk • The Saint-Amand church is a Catholic church located in Saint-Amand-Montrond, France.
6.5 miSE
Church
Church of St. Eloi
167 min walk • The Saint-Éloi church is a church located in Vitray, France.
6.1 miNE
Church
St. Martin's Church
156 min walk • The church of Saint-Martin de Charenton-du-Cher, is a French Catholic church, located in the department of Cher, in the commune of Charenton-du-Cher.
4.5 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Saint-Amand-Montrond
114 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4.2 miNW
46°43'16"N • 2°30'30"E
Police municipale, Saint-Amand-Montrond
106 min walk • Library
5.1 miNW
Locality
Orval
130 min walk • In addition to its historical landmarks, Orval is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, making it a paradise for nature lovers. The surrounding countryside is perfect for leisurely walks or bike rides, allowing visitors to soak in the tranquil atmosphere...
5.7 miSE
Locality
Meaulne
147 min walk • Meaulne is a former commune in the Allier department in central France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Meaulne-Vitray.

Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, Ainay-le-Vieil

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Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)