Château de Bannegon

The Château de Bannegon is located in the commune of Bannegon in the French department of Cher.

The origin of the castle as a defensive structure on the border between Berry and Bourbonnais dates back to the 11th century. The buildings, surrounded by moats and defensive towers, appear in history books in the 12th century. The complex survived the Hundred Years' War, hosted Charles VII in 1431 and 1454, and in 1568 it was finally besieged by 2000 men because its owners sympathized with the Reformation. During the French Revolution, the castle was declared national property and sold. At the end of the 19th century, the complex was renovated, largely preserving its medieval appearance.

The current owner inherited the abandoned and neglected castle in 1988. To preserve the medieval complex, he founded a support association in 1993. In 1996, a medieval festival was launched, taking place every August, with all proceeds exclusively benefiting the necessary restoration work on the castle.

Since 1965, the complex has been classified as a Monument historique.