Castle
Château de Sarzay
🇫🇷 France · 14th century
The Château de Sarzay is a 14th-century castle in the village of Sarzay in the Indre département of France.
This imposing medieval fortress comprises 38 towers and three drawbridges. Numerous furnished rooms maintain their historical authenticity. From the tops of the towers, with their superb carpentry, one can discover the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Restored deep moats, the chapel and the hall complete the beauty of the site.
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Château de Sarzay ranks #3,985 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #302 of the 524 mapped in France. Founded c. 1301, it is older than 62% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 604 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,191 times in the last 60 days, more than 53% of the atlas. See how France compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Château de Sarzay?
Château de Sarzay stands in France, at 46.60049°, 1.90645°.
When was Château de Sarzay built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 1301. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Château de Sarzay?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,985 of 8,133 worldwide, and #302 in France. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Château de Sarzay?
Château de Culan, about 35 km away.
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