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 furnishing is typical of the period, with sculpted wooden chests and fine tapestries. Fifteen wax figures give a lifelike representation of the secret marriage of Charles VIII and Anne Bretagne in 1491 when Charles was 21 and Anne only 16. A large park behind the château offers an excellent view of the Loire and even has (reconstructed!) mediaeval scaffolding.
![Drawbridge, Château de Langeais](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/drawbridge.jpg)
![Bench with chest](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/coffre.jpg)
![One of the castle's many tapestries](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/tapestry.jpg)
![Banquet hall](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/banquet_hall.jpg)
![Stone floor](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/floor.jpg)
![Wedding of Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/wedding.jpg)
![Four-poster bed](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/bed.jpg)
![Italian chest](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/italian_coffre.jpg)
![View of town from rampart walk](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/town_view.jpg)
![Mediaeval scaffolding](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/scaffolding3.jpg)
![Château from the gardens](http://www.aussieinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/rear_facade.jpg)
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