Castle of Blandy-les-Tours
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Location
Blandy-les-Tours, Seine-et-Marne department, France
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Built
13th century
The Chateau de Blandy-les-Tours is a medieval castle located in the middle of the village of Blandy-les-Tours; it is about 5 km from the chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and 10 km from Melun. Its restoration began in 1992.
Acquired by the general council of Seine-et-Marne in 1992, the castle became the subject of a complete project of restoration, respecting the principal historical stages of the monument.
Acquired by the general council of Seine-et-Marne in 1992, the castle became the subject of a complete project of restoration, respecting the principal historical stages of the monument.
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