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Gien, castle and bridge – 8 mn to North

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1st castle (at the east) on the road of  the Loire castles, built in the late 15th century by Anne de Beaujeu, daughter of Luis XI, on the site of a medieval fortress which had stayed Jeanne d ‘arc. Its architecture is typical of the late Middle Ages early Renaissance. It houses the Museum of Hunting, Nature and Traditions since 1952: one of the finest collections of hunting arts (tapestries, paintings, bronzes, ceramics, weapons, buttons on hunting, etc …).

For children: Animated visits during school holidays.

Warning : Castle of Gien is closed for major renovations until the end of 2015.

http://www.loiret.com/chateau-de-gien-36679.htm

The actual bridge, built in 1734, replacing two other bridges washed by the Loire at 13 ° and 15 centuries. Several arches were destroyed in June 1940 to stop the German invasion. Nice walk over the river to admire the castle on the left bank.

La Bussière castle – 17 mn to North

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The castle of Bussiere, nicknamed the Fishermen castle , built on stilts on a lake of 16 hectares, surrounded by a park designed by Le Nôtre, contains a collection on freshwater fishing. 10 furnished rooms, including lingerie and exceptional cuisine in the vaulted basement.
The garden of 18 ° is worth visiting. Each season will show new colors and delicious flavors. Watch and learn the correct methods of gardening naturally.

For children: picking of red fruits, fresh vegetables. Picnic in the park. Golf scents in the garden, henhouse. Games in the huts and giant wooden games.

45230 La Bussière, 02 38 35 93 35

www.chateau-labussiere.com

Saint Brisson s/Loire Castle- 16 mn to West

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Located just in front of the property but on the other side of the Loire, a beautiful castle of the 12th overlooking the Loire Valley with its unique medieval war machines in the region ; they are installed in the moat and operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays during school holidays spring, autumn and summer 16h. Inside, 14 furnished rooms welcome you for a discovery of treasures, secrets and anecdotes.

For children:

* Before the shooting, at 15h, children are welcomed to make their costume (Tuesdays and Thursdays by reservation)

* Interactive and fun family visit, costumed inhabitants of the house, lords and servants, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays during school holidays (on reservation).

For lovers of bike ride:

this castle is on the 20 km loop that I advise you .

 

02 38 36 71 29

chateaudesaintbrissonsurloire.com

Jacques Coeur Route : private castles

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routejcoeurAn association of private castles where sometimes it is the owner who will guide you through his home. Furnished and inhabited these places have a soul and charm that deserves your visit. Here is my non-exhaustive selection:

Château de La Bussiere: The first castle of the road, 15 miles north of us, built on a lake in the middle of a park, it houses a collection of fishing. The vegetable garden of 18 ° s. is remarkable and you can pick berries and vegetables in season!

Chateau de  Blancafort: down south, castle scents,

Aubigny sur Nere: Scottish stronghold, the city of Stuart, step ornate half-timbered houses, Gothic and Renaissance chateau church. Scottish festivals in July.

Château de Boucard: true medieval fortress, surrounded by high walls and protected by four corner towers. But when you enter the courtyard, then reworked in the apartments in the sixteenth century, surprise: it is transported in full Renaissance. Originality to discover! Classical music concerts during the summer.

Chateau de la Chapelle d’ Angillon : go to the mysterious discovery of  the Grand Meaulnes (Alain Fournier museum)

Chateau de La Verrerie : elegant Renaissance residence on a romantic lake

Chateau de  Maupas: a unique collection of 887 earthenware plates in the stairwell. Vineyards, appellation Renardières

Chateau de Menetou-Salon : sumptuous property of a prince! Common house a collection of horse-drawn carriages and automobiles. Vineyards.

Last step not far from us : Bourges, a beautiful city with prestigious monuments.

For children: in all these castles, guided tours, games, picnic in the gardens, a whole program …

 

 

Castle of Sully sur Loire – 30 mn to West

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2nd castle along the valley of the Loire after Gien, Sully has retained its medieval appearance. Owned by Mr. de Bethune, better known as Sully, Superintendent Henry IV. Towers, moats top, frame broken barrel, 7 centuries of history to discover!

Every year in June-July, international music festival in the castle.

For children : Animated booking tours at 14:30.

 

02 38 36 36 86

www.chateau-sully.com/

Medieval Site of Guédelon – 42 mn to East

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In Treigny town, in the forest of Guédelon, at the heart of an old quarry, lumberjacks, carpenters, quarrymen, stonemasons, bricklayers, blacksmiths, tile makers, carters, ropers build in front of your eyes, f a castle of the 13th century and this since 1997. The site is fanstastic !

D955, 89520 Treigny, Téléphone : 03 86 45 66 66

www.guedelon.fr/

Castle of Fontainebleau – 55 mn to North

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High place in the history of France, the Château de Fontainebleau was one of the residences of the French sovereigns since Francis I (who made ​​it his favorite residence) to Napoleon III. Several kings have left their mark in the construction and history of the castle, which is thus a witness of the various phases of the history of France since the Middle Ages. Surrounded by a large park and close to the forest of Fontainebleau, the castle consists of elements of medieval, Renaissance and classical. It reflects the encounter between Italian art and French tradition as expressed in its architecture and in its interiors.

Téléphone : 01 60 71 50 70

Castle of La Ferté Saint Aubin – 1 h to West

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Castle with 15 furnished rooms, stables with horses, ponies or donkeys, historic kitchens with  “live” demonstration and tasting madeleines, and a farm with animals.

In addition, a children’s paradise with its enchanted island, its wooden houses Lilliput size, its old games …

 

7 Route d’Orléans, 45240 La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, téléphone : 02.38.76.52.72

 

Castle of Chamerolles – 1 h to North-West

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IIn the early 16th century, Lancelot had built the castle of Chamerolles on a medieval motte. Cleared of brambles and bushes and fully renovated in 1992, it houses one of the few sites on French perfumes. La Promenade des Parfums makes you discover the world of toiletries and fragrances over time, from 16 ° to today, in furnished interiors. Its magnificent Renaissance garden and park invite you to dream.

Shows summer Sunday afternoon.

For children : theme tours (perfumer, gardener, puzzles) upon reservation.

Route de Gallerand, 45170 Chilleurs-aux-Bois, téléphone : 02 38 39 84 66

 

Domain and castle of Chambord – 1h35 to West

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Chambord, it is not only the  château and its magnificent double staircase : it’s also enjoy the multiple activities offered around and discover the exceptional richness of the forest.
Stroll carriage, ride horses, attending a horse show , rent boats or bikes, walk on park trails, observe the animals. Téléphone : 02 54 50 40 00

.pour voir les meubles, antiquités et la meute de chiens de chasse à courre.

At only 19 km (20mn) of Chambord, stands the château de Cheverny, private property which inspired Hergé for his castle of Moulinsart.Téléphone : 02 54 79 96 29

Furnished, heated in the winter (rare), you can also watch the feeding of the 2 packs of hounds for stag-hunting (at 18:00pm).

On the way to Chambord, driving on the D.940 and D.51, stop in a typical village from the region Sologne : Souvigny-en-Sologne (45 min.)

The Church of St. Martin’s caquetoir, small red brick houses, returning into a difficult past where we hugged and baked the bricks …

 

Castle of Vaux-Le-Vicomte – 1h20 to North

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The château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a castle of the seventeenth century (1658-1661), built for the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet. Its magnificence provoked the jealousy of the king who imprisoned Fouquet and commandeered the castle.

Masterpiece of classical architecture from the mid-seventeenth century, it is now the largest private property classified as historical monuments since its purchase in July 1875 by Alfred Mattress.

77950 Maincy, Téléphone : 01 64 14 41 90

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