Château de Langeais
The Château de Langeais was originally built as a medieval castle in 992 AD, by Fulk Nerra, Count of Anjou. After it was destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, King Louis XI (1461–1483) rebuilt Château de Langeais into what today is one of the best known examples of late medieval architecture. It is especially noted for its monumental and highly decorated chimneypieces. The great hall of the château was the scene of the marriage of Anne of Brittany to King Charles VIII on December 6, 1491 that made the permanent union of Brittany and France. The château was restored in the late 19th century, with an outstanding collection of tapestries and furnishings.
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Château de Langeais
The Château de Langeais was originally built as a medieval castle in 992 AD, by Fulk Nerra, Count of Anjou. After it was destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, King Louis XI (1461–1483) rebuilt Château de Langeais into what today is one of the best known examples of late medieval architecture. It is especially noted for its monumental and highly decorated chimneypieces. The great hall of the château was the scene of the marriage of Anne of Brittany to King Charles VIII on December 6, 1491 that made the permanent union of Brittany and France. The château was restored in the late 19th century, with an outstanding collection of tapestries and furnishings.
Have a terrific Thursday! Thanks, as always, for stopping by and for your kind comments, awards and faves -- I appreciate them all.
© Melissa Post 2017