Château du Plessis-de-Vair

The castle combines medieval architecture with 17th-century elements, featuring water-filled moats, angular towers, and classical pavilions spread across multiple buildings.

Built in the 12th century as a fortress for Samuel de Vair, the castle underwent major transformations in the 15th century, retaining two round towers and a dovecote.

The castle gained literary recognition when Chrétien de Troyes mentioned it as the Castle of Glass with 500 windows after visiting Nantes in 1158.

The protected monument includes facades, roofs of 17th-century buildings, pavilions with round towers, ruins of orangery, stables, and entrance structures.

King Francis I of France stayed at the castle in 1518 with his wife, who was expecting the future King Henry II.

Location: Vair-sur-Loire

Website: https://www.chateaudevair.com/

Website: https://chateaudevair.com

GPS coordinates: 47.39490,-1.08330

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08