Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley
Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley, Renaissance castle in Cellettes, France.
The castle presents a harmonious blend of Renaissance architecture with a main building flanked by two symmetrical wings near Blois.
Jean du Thiers initiated the construction around 1545, incorporating an earlier manor house while serving as Secretary of State to Henri II.
The Portrait Gallery spans 26 meters and contains 327 paintings depicting French and European notable figures from 1328 to 1643.
The estate provides guided tours through the castle, access to 40 hectares of gardens, and facilities for private events and gatherings.
The floor of the Portrait Gallery features 5,500 Delft ceramic tiles displaying geometric patterns that complement the historical portraits above.
Location: Cellettes
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Website: http://beauregard-loire.com
GPS coordinates: 47.53694,1.38361
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
The Loire River houses castles from French Renaissance and Classical periods. These structures display architectural elements of their time and document noble life. Each castle presents distinct features, from Gothic ornaments to symmetrical gardens. The interiors contain original furniture, tapestries, and art collections.
The Centre-Val de Loire showcases a diverse heritage, from medieval fortresses like Château de Lavardin to Renaissance structures. The region features protected natural sites such as the Chérine Nature Reserve and the Domaine du Ciran, which host hundreds of bird species in their ponds and woodlands. The Savonnières Pétrifiantes Caves illustrate local geological phenomena, while the Briare Canal Bridge demonstrates 19th-century engineering. This selection also includes historical and cultural sites, from the Dunois Mill preserving 17th-century mechanisms to the Marcel Proust Museum housed in an authentic residence. The Picassiette House in Chartres exhibits Raymond Isidore's unique work over several decades. The Parc Floral de la Source and the Saint-Ours Collegiate complete this exploration combining Gothic religious architecture with themed gardens, providing diverse discoveries accessible to visitors.
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