Brissac

2011-05-15
img_5360 The castle of Brissac was built in the 15th century as a medieval castle by Pierre de Brezé, a minister to king Charles VII. In the 16th century it...
The castle of Brissac was built in the 15th century as a medieval castle by Pierre de Brezé, a minister to king Charles VII. In the 16th century it…
img_5363 During the 17th century the owner decided to rebuild the castle. Instead of destryoing the old castle, he rather decided to destroy and rebuild each side of the...
During the 17th century the owner decided to rebuild the castle. Instead of destryoing the old castle, he rather decided to destroy and rebuild each side of the…
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img_5352 The castle is dubbed the tallest in France: it is 9 levels high (including 2 basement storeys).
The castle is dubbed the tallest in France: it is 9 levels high (including 2 basement storeys).
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img_5287 The baroque facade and the medieval tower, which was supposed to be destroyed to make room for further upgrades.
The baroque facade and the medieval tower, which was supposed to be destroyed to make room for further upgrades.
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img_5356 The park of the castle.
The park of the castle.
img_5286 The park of the castle.
The park of the castle.
img_5359 The park of the castle.
The park of the castle.
img_5361 The park of the castle.
The park of the castle.
img_5290 Inside the castle. The owners of the castle enjoyed hunting.
Inside the castle. The owners of the castle enjoyed hunting.
img_5292 Wooden painted roof.
Wooden painted roof.
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img_5294 Tapestry.
Tapestry.
img_5296 Dining room.
Dining room.
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