IMG_2086 A castle has existed in Sully since at least the 11th century. In the late 14th century, Guy de la Trémoille becomes the new lord of Sully and asks...
A castle has existed in Sully since at least the 11th century. In the late 14th century, Guy de la Trémoille becomes the new lord of Sully and asks…
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IMG_2017 Access to the castle was originally only possible using a drawbridge, which was replaced by a static bridge in the 18th century.
Access to the castle was originally only possible using a drawbridge, which was replaced by a static bridge in the 18th century.
IMG_2085 Inner courtyard.
Inner courtyard.
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Inner courtyard.
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Inner courtyard.
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Inner courtyard.
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Inner courtyard.
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Inner courtyard.
IMG_2020 In 1602 a minister to king Henri IV, Maximilien de Béthune becomes Duke of Sully. A replica of his tomb is exhibited in his former castle.
In 1602 a minister to king Henri IV, Maximilien de Béthune becomes Duke of Sully. A replica of his tomb is exhibited in his former castle.
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IMG_2028 Room used by cooks and servants. It used to be split into smaller rooms.
Room used by cooks and servants. It used to be split into smaller rooms.
IMG_2030 Great hall, 300 square meters. The castle of Rosny-sur-Seine, where the Duke of Sully was born, is painted on the chimney.
Great hall, 300 square meters. The castle of Rosny-sur-Seine, where the Duke of Sully was born, is painted on the chimney.
IMG_2031 Great hall.
Great hall.
IMG_2033 Machicolation room, from where the drawbridge was operated. Duke of Sully turned it into an office room.
Machicolation room, from where the drawbridge was operated. Duke of Sully turned it into an office room.

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