Part of the chateauxdelaloire region, it features an outdoor swimming pool enclosed by original stone walls and a vineyard. Wander the picturesque gardens in this quaint area. Wander wisely with the travelocity price match guarantee. When we visited on a saturday afternoon there was a marching band. Based on the experience he had acquired in chambord, the monarch decided to have erected a sumptuous. You will also enjoy exploring the park, where you will find many animals. Hochburg im mittelalter, montpoupon wurde im funfzehnten jahrhundert renaissanceschloss umgewandelt. Originally a mediaeval fortress, the castle was altered by the lords of prie and buzancais. Today it is known especially for its fascinating museum that leads the visitor behind the scenes of the hunt with the hounds. The outbuildings provide a valuable historical insight and a setting to the musee du veneur, devoted to hunting with hounds. This furnished chateau tells the story of the owners family life on a free tour with audio commentary, including a new mystery for families to solve. This page was last edited on 10 january 2019, at 17. Montpoupon castle stands proudly, retaining its c towers. Song toccata and fugue in d minor, bwv 565 from dr.
Cerelaronde discover montpoupon castle and live the real experience with the green. Chateau marmont history is, of course, the stuff of celebrity rumors and revelry. Since the middle of 19th century, the castle has belonged to the motte saint pierre family. While at first in 991, it was little more than a wooden keep, some years later the celebrated count of anjou foulques iii nerra, feared by god and dreaded by the devil, replaced the rudely constructed edifice with a giant 36meterhigh stone donjon of which the walls at ground level were three. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. To experience it firsthand, youll need to head to centre loire valley. An intimate and surprising chateau, finely furnished. It houses one of three french museums dedicated to hunting with dogs. While youre in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Lindsay lohan was the vanity fair cover story a few years back when she was living at the chateau, as its amicably called in the same manner leonardo dicaprio is called leo and immortalized by the magazine as. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. A recorded conversation between a young girl and her father, for example, is used to take the visitor through the living and dining rooms and kings. Chateau and grounds are set in tranquil surroundings, but it is becoming a poular tourist attraction mainly due to the.
I also recognize that a lot of what made it special for me mightve been uniquethe wood pile on the way in, the total lack of crowds, and my personal history with hunting. If the prospect of touring a genuine castle excites you, then its your lucky day. Castle for sale in france, french luxurious chateau for sale. Montpoupon is situated in touraine, 240 kilometres from paris on the d764 between montrichard and loches, 15 kilometres east of chenonceaux, and south of amboise and cheverny. Spend some time exploring the areas activities, including golfing.
Spend your days making the most of the heated outdoor swimming pool. View all hotels near chateau montpoupon on tripadvisor. With that in mind, he called upon the architect paul ernest sanson, who carried out an audacious project drawing inspiration from the jacques c. Every few years, the chateau marmont gets a frankly not that needed boost of press and attention. Even though this book has been on my list for quite a while, im pleased that i waited to read it until after my visit.
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