Pouancé Castle
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The medieval castle of Pouancé is located in Pouancé, Maine-et-Loire, France, at the western border of the old province of Anjou, where it was built as a defence against Brittany. Along with the remai
The castle, viewed from the west
A 19th century reproduction of the castle of Pouancé.
County of Anjou
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The County of Anjou was a French county that was the predecessor to the Duchy of Anjou. Its capital was Angers, and its area was roughly co-extensive with the diocese of Angers. Anjou was bordered by
Remains of the fortress of Langeais, built by Fulk III
Flag of Anjou in Champtoceaux, facing Brittany
Grave monuments of Eleanor of Aquitaine and her husband Henry II of England in Fontevraud Abbey
Towers of the Château d'Angers