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| Azay Castle |
Between Chinon and Tours you can find Azay-le-Rideau, upon the river Indre, an affluent of the Loire. The river here is dividing in some arms. The famous château is on a small island. Originally there was a medieval castle. Later, in 16th century after the old castle was slighted the new château was built as typical renaissance château.
Why the old castle was slighted?
In 1417 Burgundian soldiers were quartered in this castle.When 1418 the future king Charles VII had crossed Azay-le-Rideau, he was insulted by a soldier of the garrison. Charles had avanged so cruellly, that he had slighted the castle and the whole town. All soldiers were beheaded. About 100 years later they began to built the new castle. |
| A wonderful park around the château. |
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| View to a corner tower |
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| Typically for France: school classes visiting historic buildings |
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| Winding stairs to the bedroom of the former owner |
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| Parkside of the castle |
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| One of the beautiful stained glass windows |
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| The Rue Balzac leads to the castle |
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