La Possonnière Castle, Renaissance manor house in Couture-sur-Loir, France
The rectangular main building of La Possonnière Castle features Italian Renaissance sculptures adorning the doors of its underground kitchens carved into limestone rock.
Built in 1515 by Loys de Ronsard, knight serving kings Louis XII and François I, the castle became the birthplace of poet Pierre de Ronsard in 1524.
The castle gardens display over 200 varieties of old and modern roses, reflecting the poetic influence of Pierre de Ronsard through botanical arrangements.
The castle welcomes visitors from March to November, with extended hours during summer months and guided tours available in multiple languages.
The property includes troglodytic rooms with Renaissance-style entrances, combining medieval architecture with 16th-century Italian design elements.
Location: Vallée-de-Ronsard
Official opening: 2000
Address: La Possonière 41800
GPS coordinates: 47.74660,0.69240
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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