Château de La Trémolière, château à Anglards-de-Salers (Cantal)
Château de La Trémolière is a large castle with a square main building in Anglards-de-Salers, featuring thick stone walls, two stories, and a round tower at one corner. The interior contains rooms with low wooden beam ceilings, painted wall panels from the 1700s, and a remarkable collection of ten large tapestries woven in the Aubusson workshop during the 1500s.
The castle was built at the end of the 1400s and initially belonged to the de Tournemire family before passing to the Vigier de Prades family. In the 1600s it became the Montclar family property through marriage and remained theirs until around the time of the French Revolution.
The name La Trémolière reflects the surrounding landscape and local heritage of this region. The castle stands as a symbol of community history, deeply respected by inhabitants who have cherished this site for generations.
The castle sits on a hill in the southern part of the village, easily reached by car with parking available and only a few minutes walk up the slope. Guided tours are available on certain days, and the grounds include a medieval-inspired garden designed for leisurely exploration.
The castle houses ten large tapestries titled 'Bestiary of Fantastical Creatures' from the 1500s, originally woven for a wedding in 1568. These precious works were kept hidden in the castle's attic for centuries before being professionally restored by experts in Paris.
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