Château d'Assier, Renaissance castle in Assier, France
The castle features a quadrilateral layout with round towers at each corner, incorporating classical orders and military-inspired decorative elements throughout its structure.
Jacques Galiot de Genouillac, Grand Squire of France under King François I, commissioned the construction of this castle between 1518 and 1535.
The interior rooms display martial trophies and decorative elements that reflect the military achievements of Galiot de Genouillac during the Italian campaigns.
The Centre des monuments nationaux manages the castle, offering guided tours for 5 euros, with free admission for visitors under 25 years old.
A tower-shaped dovecote from 1537 contains 2,500 terracotta nesting boxes connected by a rotating ladder system, demonstrating period architectural innovation.
Location: Assier
Architectural style: French Renaissance architecture
Address: place du Château 46320
Website: http://chateau-assier.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.67490,1.87875
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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