La Chapelle-d'Angillon, commune in Cher, France
La Chapelle-d'Angillon is a small commune in Cher with modest stone houses and narrow streets winding gently through the settlement. The central castle features round towers at each corner, an ancient keep, and multiple buildings arranged around a courtyard.
The village began in the 10th century when monks founded a monastery and chapel for pilgrims, giving it its name. In the 13th century fortifications were added, and later the nobleman Sully shaped the region by building new towns and modernizing the castle.
The place takes its name from a chapel that monks built for travelers and pilgrims passing through. The stone church at the center shows how faith shaped the early growth and identity of the community.
The village sits about 180 kilometers from Paris and is easily reached by car. The castle offers free parking in the former moat and is open year-round, with extended hours during summer months.
The village is the birthplace of Alain Fournier, author of the novel 'Le Grand Meaulnes', whose house still stands beside the road. Although visitors cannot enter the house, its presence marks the literary history that began here.
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