Greniers de César, Ancient granary in Amboise, France.
The Greniers de César consists of twelve wine caves and four cylindrical silos carved into the hillside, measuring 4 meters in diameter and 6 meters tall.
Italian architect Dominique de Cortone directed the construction of these storage facilities in 1548, which were later acquired by the Minims religious order in 1588.
The storage system represents the agricultural engineering methods of Renaissance France, featuring interconnected chambers and sophisticated ventilation designs for grain preservation.
Visitors can explore the site through guided tours organized by the Amboise Tourism Office, with tickets priced at 8 euros per person.
The bell-shaped silos connect through an upper corridor and a lower gallery that opens at ground level, creating an intricate network of storage spaces.
Location: Amboise
Inception: 1548
Address: 36, quai Charles-Guinot
GPS coordinates: 47.41470,0.98870
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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