Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre, Medieval fortress in Loire Valley, France.
Description
Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre is a castle in the Sologne region with a square central section and four corner towers. The interior shows a double central staircase and Renaissance decorations added in the early 16th century.
History
The fortress was founded in 1030 under the rule of the Count of Blois to protect the region. During the Hundred Years War it was captured by English forces and then partially destroyed.
Culture
The castle displays military design alongside artistic details that visitors notice while moving through it. The rooms tell of those who lived here and how their ideas about dwelling and defense evolved over time.
Practical
The site is best visited during daytime when light reaches the interiors and details become visible. Sturdy footwear is recommended since staircases are steep and floors can be uneven.
Did you know?
The walls were built from two different types of stone: pale stone from the Beauce area for the main structure and softer tuffeau from the Cher region for ornamental carvings. This material combination gives the castle an unusual appearance and reveals the craftsmanship of earlier times.
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