Château de Coulonges-sur-l'Autize

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Château de Coulonges-sur-l'Autize, Renaissance castle in Coulonges-sur-l'Autize, France.

The castle features a Renaissance design with a square central pavilion between two wings and a facade decorated with detailed stone carvings.

The construction of the present castle began in 1522 under Geoffrey d'Estissac, Bishop of Maillezais, and reached completion in 1568.

The castle received numerous royal visitors including Charles IX, Catherine de Medici, Henry III, Margaret of Valois, and Louis XIII.

Visitors can explore the castle from July to August, Tuesday through Saturday, with guided tours available in French and English.

The castle kitchens feature diamond-shaped vaults supported by a central column and display exceptional 16th-century stone carvings.

Location: Coulonges-sur-l'Autize

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.48170,-0.59987

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58

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