Château de Soussey-sur-Brionne, Medieval castle in Soussey-sur-Brionne, France.
Château de Soussey-sur-Brionne is a medieval castle in Soussey-sur-Brionne built on a rectangular platform with a dry moat on the western side. The square keep reaches about 25 meters (82 feet) high with four stories, and additional structures from later periods stand around it.
The castle's construction began in the 13th century with the square tower called Tour de Brionne. Additional buildings were added during the 16th and 17th centuries, expanding and updating the property.
The castle displays Renaissance architectural elements including mullioned windows and carved reliefs of noble families, showing the artistic tastes of French aristocracy. These details are scattered throughout the rooms and tell of the wealth and refined preferences of its former residents.
The castle is only open to visitors through guided tours, so check available dates and times in advance. The location is reachable on foot, and facilities follow local accessibility standards.
The property contains a round dovecote from the 14th century with around 2,400 stone nesting boxes. An unusual detail is the original rotating ladder system that provides access to the higher nesting areas.
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