Castle De La Tourlandry traces its origins to the High Middle Ages when a knight named Landry established a watchtower atop the highest point of Anjou, giving the castle its enduring name. The castle gained historical fame through Geoffroy de la Tour Landry, author of the European bestseller on courtly education, and through repeated visits by Napoleon III, evidenced by redwood trees he donated. The current Second Empire château, rebuilt after centuries of evolution from the 11th century onward, features distinctive turrets and a 15th-century dovecote. Restored since 2016 after decades of abandonment, it now operates as a tourist site and guesthouse offering accommodations and dining experiences.
