

Château de Champtocé
Champtocé-sur-Loire
⏱️15 min max, right off main road
Perched above the Loire, this ruined medieval fortress was birthplace to Gilles de Rais—Joan of Arc's companion-turned-serial killer. Weather permitting, explore crumbling ramparts and towers with a dark past.
Medieval fortress ruins
Gilles de Rais castle
Loire river views
Historic battle site


Château de Champtocé
Champtocé-sur-Loire
⏱️15 min max, right off main road
Perched above the Loire, this ruined medieval fortress was birthplace to Gilles de Rais—Joan of Arc's companion-turned-serial killer. Weather permitting, explore crumbling ramparts and towers with a dark past.
Medieval fortress ruins
Gilles de Rais castle
Loire river views
Historic battle site