Castle of Sagonne
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Attribution: By Manfred Heyde - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7833962
The castle was the fortress of the Sancerre family, who had held the seigneurie from the 10th century. It was built during the 14th century to control the road between Bourges and Sancoins.
It has been listed since 1914 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. The castle is privately owned and is open to the public.
It has been listed since 1914 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. The castle is privately owned and is open to the public.
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