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Monday’s Travel Photos – Loche in the Loire Valley
Loches, like Azay-le-Rideau, is on the banks of the Indre. Château de Loches, which consists of the 10th to 12th century collegiate church of St Ours, the early 15th century Logis Royal built by Charles VII and the 12th century … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, France, Loire Valley, Loire Valley châteaux
Tagged Agnès de Sorel, Anne de Bretagne, Charles VII, Loches
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Monday’s Travel Photos – Château de Langeais
The Royal Castle of Langeais in the Loire Vallely, built in 1465 by King Louis XI, is an excellent example of a late mediaeval fortress, with a drawbridge in working order and a parapet walk open to visitors. The interior … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Loire Valley, Travel photos
Tagged Anne de Bretagne, château de Langeais, Louis VIII, mediaeval scaffolding
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