Château du Plessis-Bourré is a château in the Loire Valley in France, situated in the commune of Écuillé in the Maine-et-Loire department. Built in less than 5 years from 1468 to 1472 by Finance Minister Jean Bourré, the principal advisor to King Louis XI. The château has not been modified externally since its construction and still has a fully working drawbridgeThe Château du Plessis-Bourré has been the location for numerous films. Helicopters pilots will carry the VIP passengers to this wonder... Château du Plessis-Bourré is a château in the Loire Valley in France, situated in the commune of Écuillé in the Maine-et-Loire department. Built in less than 5 years from 1468 to 1472 by Finance Minister Jean Bourré, the principal advisor to King Louis XI. The château has not been modified externally since its construction and still has a fully working drawbridgeThe Château du Plessis-Bourré has been the location for numerous films. Helicopters pilots will carry the VIP passengers to this wonderful landmark and land on the inside court of the castle.