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Chateau du Grand Pressigny
| The chateau at Le Grand Pressigny is an interesting place to visit as it not only has architectural qualities and a pretty little garden but it is also home to the recently completed (2009)Departmental Museum of Prehistory (see here)
You can visit the castle grounds free of charge and it's a great place to take in views of the village itself. |
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The keep of the castle, of which little remains, dates back to the end of XIIth century. This was later enhanced by a strong defensive enclosure wall with towers. |
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The chateau was restored around 1560 by Honorat de Savoie, a loyal lord to the Kings of France. The arcaded gallery built during the wars of religion around the main courtyard shows the care devoted to this restoration. |
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Walking back through its central arch you can't help but get a feeling of times gone by. |
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There are good views of the village from the chateau grounds. |
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