The Château de Saumur, originally built as a castle and later developed as a château, is located in the French town of Saumur, in the Maine-et-Loire département. It was originally constructed in the 10th century as a fortified stronghold against Norman predations. It overlooks the confluence of the Loire and the Thouet. Following its destruction in 1067, the castle was rebuilt by Henry II of England in the later 12th century.