Château de Montrichard
The Château de Montrichard is a ruined 11th-century castle at the heart of the "commune" of Montrichard in the Loir-et-Cher "département" of France. The property of the commune, it has been listed since 1877 as a "monument historique" by the French Ministry of Culture. The castle was constructed by Foulques Nerra, Count of Anjou, and rebuilt in the 12th century. Henri IV ordered it to be dismantled in 1589. From the top of the keep visitors have a good view of the town of Montrichard and the Cher valley.