Château de Senonches was a castle in Senonches, in the french department of Eure-et-Loir.

Château de Senonches
Senonches, Eure-et-Loir, France
Château de Senonches is located in France
Château de Senonches
Château de Senonches
Coordinates48°33′34″N 1°02′16″E / 48.55944°N 1.03778°E / 48.55944; 1.03778
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History

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A castle existed since the 11th century. A new castle was built by Hugues II, lord of Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais on the site of the ruins of the castle.[1]

Protection

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The castle is partially classified as Monument Historique (keep of the old castle) and partially registered (the two buildings to the east side of the keep).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Toute une histoire !". Château de Senonches en Eure-et-Loir (in French).
  2. ^ Base Mérimée: PA00097212, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)

See also

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