Type Castle Built 1458-1459 Materials Slate, Granite | Open to
the public Yes Phone +33 2 43 04 05 47 | |
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In use 1459 - end of the 16th century Address place du Boële, 53110 Lassay-les-Châteaux, France Similar Château de Goué, Château du Rocher, Château de Sainte‑Suzanne, Château de Bourgon, Musée du Chateau Profiles | ||
Le ch teau de lassay
The Château de Lassay is a 15th-century castle in Lassay-les-Châteaux, in the Mayenne department.
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History
The first mention of a castrum in Lassay dates back to the 12th century. Owned by Charles de Vendôme at the beginning of the 15th century, the castle is destroyed by French troops since Charles de Vendôme was supporting the English during the Hundred Years War.
In 1458, the French king Charles VII allowed the son of Charles de Vendôme, Jean II, to rebuild a castle. The new castle was achieve within one year. The barbican was built in 1497-1498.
Since then, the castle was left mainly intact and the original 15th-century architecture preserved by the different owners of the castle.
The castle is listed as a Monument historique and is open for the visit from April to September.