Chapelle du château de Villesavin de Tour-en-Sologne, Renaissance chapel and wedding museum at Château de Villesavin, France
The Chapelle du Château de Villesavin contains late 16th-century murals depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ on its interior walls.
Jean le Breton, who supervised the construction of Château de Chambord, built this chapel between 1527 and 1537 as part of Château de Villesavin.
The site includes a specialized museum displaying wedding costumes, accessories, and ceremonial objects dating from 1840 to present day.
Visitors can access the chapel and museum from March through November, with guided tours available in French and occasionally in English.
The chapel stands within a Renaissance estate that features a rotating pigeon loft containing 1,500 nesting holes, demonstrating medieval royal privileges.
Location: Tour-en-Sologne
Address: Château de, Villesavin, 41250 Tour-en-Sologne, France 41250 Tour-en-Sologne
Phone: +33254464288
Website: http://chateau-de-villesavin.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.54673,1.51445
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
The Centre-Val de Loire showcases a diverse heritage, from medieval fortresses like Château de Lavardin to Renaissance structures. The region features protected natural sites such as the Chérine Nature Reserve and the Domaine du Ciran, which host hundreds of bird species in their ponds and woodlands. The Savonnières Pétrifiantes Caves illustrate local geological phenomena, while the Briare Canal Bridge demonstrates 19th-century engineering. This selection also includes historical and cultural sites, from the Dunois Mill preserving 17th-century mechanisms to the Marcel Proust Museum housed in an authentic residence. The Picassiette House in Chartres exhibits Raymond Isidore's unique work over several decades. The Parc Floral de la Source and the Saint-Ours Collegiate complete this exploration combining Gothic religious architecture with themed gardens, providing diverse discoveries accessible to visitors.
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