Castellum of Larçay

The Castellum of Larçay is a Late Roman military fortification from the early period of the Late Roman Empire, located in the commune of , in the department of , on a hillside overlooking the left bank of the Valley.
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  • Type: Ruins
  • Description: military fortification in France
  • Also known as: “Castellum de Larcay” and “Castellum de Larçay”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Château de Cangé and Stade de la Vallée du Cher.

Castle
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is a castle, which is situated 1½ km west of Castellum of Larçay.

Stadium
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is a multi-use in , France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the former home stadium of Tours FC, which was dissolved in February 2025. is situated 4 km west of Castellum of Larçay.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 2½ km east of Castellum of Larçay.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Avertin and Rochepinard.

Town
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is a commune in the department in central . is situated 3 km west of Castellum of Larçay.

Suburb
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is a suburb, which is situated 4 km west of Castellum of Larçay.

Town
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is a commune in the department in central . It was mentioned in the 6th century as vicus montis Laudiacensis by Gregory of Tours. is situated 4½ km northeast of Castellum of Larçay.

Castellum of Larçay

Latitude
47.36747° or 47° 22′ 3″ north
Longitude
0.77652° or 0° 46′ 36″ east
Open location code
8FV29Q8G+XJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 75431341
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Wiki­data ID
Q21099755
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“Castellum of Larçay” goes by many names.

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Highlights include Mairie de Larçay and Place Gallo-Romaine.

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