Chateau of Montreuil-Bellay, 49260 Montreuil-Bellay, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire

All the different towers and turrets that are present in this castle architecture shows the richness of the castle of Montreuil-Bellay. The latter was built for the Gothic quickly became a Renaissance castle. The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is a historical … Continue reading

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Chateau of Durtal, 49430 Durtal, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire

First fortress built by Fulk Nerra, he was transformed by its owners over the centuries to become pleasure palace and remains of the royal family. History of Chateau of Durtal The Castle is a castle Durtal Angevin. Located in the … Continue reading

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Chateau of Chateaubriant, 44110 Chateaubriant, Loire-Atlantique, Region Pays de la Loire

Chateaubriant Castle is a medieval fortress heavily reworked in the Renaissance. The fortress was part of the Marches of Brittany to Vitre, Fougeres, and Ancenis Clisson, responsible for defending the border against the kingdom of Brittany France. The complex was … Continue reading

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Chateau of Plessis-Mace, 49770 Le Plessis-Mace, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire

The Chateau du Plessis-Mace is a medieval building dating from the Middle Ages and revised at the beginning of the Renaissance. Its structure is reminiscent of its feudal origins, including the keep and its foothills. His interior ornaments are Gothic. … Continue reading

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Chateau of Gien, 45500 Gien, Loiret, Region Centre

At the gates of Orleans, Gien Castle was built by Anne of Beaujeu in the late fifteenth century. Considered the first castle of the Loire, it reflects its red brick and black waters of the rivers creating an enchanting picture … Continue reading

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Chateau of Saumur, 49400 Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire

Fortress, palace and castle, the castle of Saumur has long been fiery but also experienced the worst moments in becoming a prison for some years under Louis XIV and even Napoleon. History of Chateau of Saumur The castle of Saumur … Continue reading

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Chateau of Rivau, 37120 Lémeré, Indre-et-Loire, Region Centre

Halfway between Richelieu and Chinon, the castle is the symbol of defensive concern for a past period: through his great fortress of the castle tufa springs Rivau. The facade of the house is pierced with mullioned windows as common at … Continue reading

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Chateau of Chambord, 41250 Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, Region Centre

The Chateau of Chambord is a French chateau located in the town of Chambord, the department of Loir-et-Cher and the Centre region. The castle, the largest of the castles of the Loire, was built in the heart of the largest … Continue reading

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Chateau of Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire, Region Centre

Chateau of Chenonceau spans the Cher and water reflects the sun white facade. Grace and femininity characterize this castle that has lost its defensive part which also provoked a strong attachment of women to the castle. These last were particularly … Continue reading

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