Château du Fou

The Château du Fou is a castle in the commune of in the département of France.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Castle
  • Description: castle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
  • Also known as: “chateau du Fou”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Réserve naturelle nationale du Pinail and Menhir de Pierrefitte.

Nature reserve
Photo: Regissierra, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a nature reserve.

Archaeological site
Photo: Liberliger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an archaeological site, which is situated 4 km west of Château du Fou.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Cyr and Monthoiron.

Village
Photo: Havang(nl), CC0.
is a former commune in the department… is situated 4½ km west of Château du Fou.

Village
Photo: Gonetofrance, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a commune in the department in the region in western . is situated 9 km east of Château du Fou.

Village
Photo: PèreForez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a commune in the department in the region in Western . is situated 9 km northwest of Château du Fou.

Château du Fou

Latitude
46.71965° or 46° 43′ 11″ north
Longitude
0.50949° or 0° 30′ 34″ east
Open location code
8FR2PG95+VQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 794417227
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Wiki­data ID
Q2971682
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In Other Languages

From French to Turkish—“Château du Fou” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Bataille de Poitiers (732) and Bataille de Poitiers de 732.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Le Fournil de Vouneuil and Le Bas Village.

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