Blandy les Tours

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The area of Blandy-les-Tours is occupied since the sixth century but the existence of the first military camp brings us to the early thirteenth century, in 1216, with the Viscount of Melun. It is a simple manor irregular enclosure, with a chapel inside, entirely made out of stone. During this century, important works of fortification are driven, more particularly the building of three main towers in addition to the tower door.

The fourteenth century was marked by an important development of the castle's defenses. A ditch is dug. A new tower-door with drawbridge arrows, is pierced in the wall. In the second half of the century Blandy became a model castle. The tower height of about 39 meters, defended by two drawbridges, is built.

Between the fifteenth and the XVIIth centuries, the castle lost its military functions and became a residential castle.

In 1707, Marshal Villars, owner of Vaux-le-Vicomte, bought the land and the castle of Blandy. He decided to dismantle it and turns it into a farm. The roofs are removed from the towers and gradually, the castle disappears.

Since 1992, a development program is taking place and allows visitors to see how the real castle was during the 14th century.

Opening times and additional information:

The castle is open every day except Tuesday:
- 1 April to 31 October 10am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 6pm
- November 1 to March 31 from 10am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm

The castle is closed on December 25, 1 January and 1 May

Rates : Full price 6€ - reduced 4€ - to 18 free