Visit of the castle of La Clayette

Name: Visite du château de La Clayette
Start: 2023-09-16T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de La Clayette

16 et 17 septembre 2023Passé

Immerse yourself in the history of this picturesque castle built in the middle of the 14th century in the heart of Charolais-Brionnais, a land of art and history. The castle hosted two kings of France, Louis XI and François I. Transmitted
by inheritance, he has lived in the Noblet d'Anglure family for 300 years.
Discover the history of this castle and its lords, from its creation as a stronghold to its remodelling over the centuries as a pleasure residence.
Free or guided tour of the estate, discovery of the kitchen
medieval, entrance towers, defensive tower, park and orangery. The castral chapel is exceptionally open for the occasion: magnificent paintings from the first half of the fifteenth century remain, representing a concert of musical angels.

À propos du lieu

Château de La Clayette

1 route de Charolles 71800 La Clayette

Saône-et-Loire
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Quadrangular surrounding wall(speaker) surrounded(identified) with staves(moats). An angle is flanked(thrown) of a cylindrical donjon. Two others are provided with bartizans on nerve(cap). The fourth is dominated by a square tower. They penetrate by a door crowned with machicolation there. A 30 hectare lake lines the ramparts of the Castle.