Château de Talcy, Renaissance castle in Talcy, France
The castle features an austere external appearance with defensive medieval elements, a central tower, and an east wing added in the 17th century.
Bernard Salviati, a Florentine banker serving King François I, acquired the estate in 1517 and received authorization to build a fortified residence in 1520.
The castle holds connections to French poetry through Cassandre Salviati, who inspired Pierre de Ronsard's verses after their meeting at a ball in 1544.
The entrance fee is 7 euros for adults, while visitors under 26 years old can access the castle and its gardens without charge.
The castle maintains its original 18th-century furniture and interiors, preserved as a condition of its sale to the French state in 1933.
Location: Talcy
Inception: 1520
Website: http://chateau-talcy.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.76972,1.44444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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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