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Château de Brissac

Château de Brissac, Medieval castle in Brissac Loire Aubance, France.

Description

The structure rises through seven floors containing 204 rooms, displaying baroque facades built with tufa stone and slate roofing. Interior spaces feature gilded ceilings, Flemish tapestries, period furniture and a private theater decorated in gold leaf.

History

Established in the 11th century by the Counts of Anjou, the original fortress was destroyed during the 15th century. Pierre de Brézé began reconstruction in 1455, while Charles II de Cossé initiated major expansion work starting in 1611 that created the current baroque appearance.

Culture

The estate functions as a working wine domain producing Anjou wines alongside its role as a heritage site, maintaining agricultural traditions that connect the property to regional viticultural practices spanning several centuries.

Practical

The property opens daily except Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM, with tickets sold at the entrance. Visitors can reach the site via D748 from Angers or Saumur, finding parking facilities on the grounds.

Did you know?

At seven stories tall, the property holds the record as the Loire Valley's tallest castle, surpassing other regional residences in vertical scale while most Loire structures extend horizontally across their sites.

GPS coordinates
47.35306,-0.44972
Latest update
December 20, 2025 14:22

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