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The
Old Walnut Mill Delightful, spacious 2 bedroom 19th Century Loire Valley house for rent in the village of Barrou, Southern Touraine in the department of Indre et Loire, France. The village’s location halfway
between the regional capitals of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base
to explore the Loire Valley and Vienne.
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Chateau Fourgeres-sur-Bievre
is in the small but charming village of the same name which lies
10km southwest of Cheverny in the department of Loir-et-Cher.
Although not on the 'A' list of Loire Valley chateaux it
is worth adding onto your itinerary when in the area visiting its
grander neighbours.
What you see today is castle that was
rebuilt after its predecessor was destroyed during the Hundred Years
War (those 'Englais' again) and judging by the structure it looks as
if they were anticipating another! It was even better defended than
you see today as it would have had a moat, now filled in and
drawbridge.
It is a veritable fortress, turned tightly in on its internal
courtyard. After Cheverny you will find this a complete
contrast as the rooms are mainly devoid of any furniture or
decoration. You can however stroll freely about its many
corridors, rooms and spiral staircases, even clambering under the
roof or stroll along the guard's walk. It is easy to imagine
you have stepped back to another time.
The castle was purchased and restored by the
state in the 1930s and they have now designated it as an educational
chateau so there are interactive exhibits, children's activities and
a living garden with a small menagerie.- various exhibits
within the castle explain medieval building techniques. You'll need
fairly good French however to appreciate the detail.
Open
from May 8 to
September 10,
every day :
9:30-12:30 and
14-18:30
from September
11 to May 7,
every day except
Tuesday :
10-12:30 and
14-17
Entry: under
17s free 18-25
3.5euros
all others 5
euros
Location:
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