Claim: Château de Luynes was substantially rebuilt in the 15th century but was destroyed in the 17th Century.
Evidence: In the 17th Century a pavilion, was constructed at the back of the Southeast Tower. Built as a medieval fortress in the 13th century, The castle is today a grand manor house on a rocky promontory overlooking the val de Loire, and has been subject to registration as an historical monument since July 17, 1926.