Archivos de Etiquetas: chateau
Visite de nuit du chateau de Saint Fargeau
Gien en photos
Gien, castle and bridge – 8 mn to North
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
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
Saint Brisson s/Loire Castle- 16 mn to West
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
Castle of Sully sur Loire – 30 mn to West
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
Castle of Saint Fargeau – 29 mn to East
Do not miss : Historical shows with more than 600 unpaid actors, as famous as the spectacle of Le Puy-du-Fou + the old village and nearby the medieval site of Guédelon
03 86 74 05 67,
www.chateau-of-st-fargeau.com
For children: Farm Castle with all its animals, old crafts and farmer’s house. 03 86 74 03 76, www.ferme du chateau.com
In the village, visit the Museum of the Sound Adventure and discover the collections componed and collected successively since 1995. It constitutes today the Europe’s largest public collection of gramophones, radios and mechanical musical instruments.
03 86 74 04 55, www.aventureduson.fr/
Castle of Fontainebleau – 55 mn to North
Téléphone : 01 60 71 50 70
Castle of Chamerolles – 1 h to North-West
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