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A thousand
years of history in stout walls and a tower, and an inner courtyard with 16th,
17th and 18th century façades. Indoors, 18th century painted ceilings and
frescoes.
Most of the
original castle was destroyed in 1355 by the Black Prince. All that remains
from that period is the tower and the walls. The castle has since been altered
and gradually rebuilt, with each period adding its particular “stone” ....
It was
occupied by nobility until the Revolution, then by the Reverdy family until 1990.
Comprehensive alterations (raised roofs, new interior walls and tiled floors)
were undertaken in the early 20th century.
The castle
became ours in 2010. When we arrived, the only heating was by firewood, there was basic (cold) running water, and the
electricity was just as rudimentary ... Since then renovations and
refurbishments have greatly improved creature comforts, but we have done our
utmost to preserve that special ambiance of yesteryear.
Today, the
castle is ready to welcome you, even if there is still work to do. We have
taken special care to provide comfortable beds and bedding, and the rooms are
sound-proofed (even though the church bells chime hourly).... For all that, it
is still a castle with long corridors, time-honoured details, and grand
stairways...
