Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre
- Not to be confused with the Château de Fougères in Ille-et-Vilaine.
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The Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre is a castle in the commune of Fougères-sur-Bièvre, in the French department of Loir-et-Cher.
Originally an 11th-century structure, it was entirely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century, with only the large, square keep remaining original. The initial reconstruction retained the defensive aspect of the castle: moat, cannon-holes, parapet walk, etc. During the next century, Renaissance refinements, such as a gallery, mullioned windows and steep-sloped roofs were added. During the 19th century, a spinning mill was installed in the chapel. The castle was purchased and restored by the state in the 1930s.
It has been listed since 1912 as an historic site (monument historique) by the French Ministry of Culture.[1]
See also
External links
- Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre - official site
- Ministry of Culture listing for Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre (in French)
- Ministry of Culture photos
- Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre on Google Cultural Institute
References
- ^ Base Mérimée: PA00098444, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French) Château
- This article includes information from the French Wikipedia article Fougères-sur-Bièvre, specifically from this version.