Château de la Houssinière, 15th-century castle in Nantes, France.
Description
Château de la Houssinière is a 15th-century castle with chalet-style architecture located in Nantes. The building spans four levels and contains twenty-two rooms in the Hauts-Pavés - Saint-Félix district.
History
Pierre Landais established the estate in 1440 as a hunting lodge. Over the following centuries, different noble families took control and changed its architectural style.
Culture
The castle shows in its rooms and exterior how different periods left their mark on the building. Visitors can see how medieval and later styles blend together in the spaces and design.
Practical
The site is recognizable from outside but cannot be regularly visited as a museum since it serves as an administrative building. Visitors should explore the surroundings and park area where the natural features are protected.
Did you know?
The gardens and park received protected natural site status in 1949. This designation was given to preserve the plants and natural habitats found there.
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