Castle of Fougères
Monument
Fougères, a small fortified castle, was constructed during the second half of the 15th century and in the beginning of the 16th by three generations of a family of notables from Blois. The imposing machicolated entrance curtain wall, the fortified postern, the fat tower and the keep, all constructed toward 1475, contrast with the picturesque charm of the small internal courtyard, two sides of which are surrounding by dwellings. The two doors with accolades above them are surmounted by well-made, carved, Gothic pediments.
In the beginning of the 16th century, on the fourth side of the courtyard, a gallery with segmental arches was added. It was inspired by Louis XII arcades in the château of Blois. In the same period, the castle was brought into line with current tastes by adding Renaissance carved components, particularly pillars topped by capitals and foliage.
Lodging
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Practical information
Château de Fougères
41120 Fougères-sur-Bièvre
Going there
From Tours or Orléans: motorway A 10, exit n° 17 towards Blois, secondary roads D 956 towards Contres and D 52
By the Orléans/Tours road
21 km south of Blois
Between Chaumont & Cheverny
Opening / Closing
Open
from May 8 to September 10, every day : 9:30-12:30 and 14-18:30
from September 11 to May 7, every day except Tuesday : 10-12:30 and 14-17
Cashdesks close 30 minutes earlier
Closed
on January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25