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Château de Meung-sur-Loire is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château de Meung-sur-Loire
Château de Meung-sur-Loire is a medieval castle located in the town of Meung-sur-Loire in the Loiret department of central France. The castle was built in the 12th century and played a significant role during the Hundred Years' War. It was a residence of the bishop of Orléans, and was later transformed into a château during the Renaissance. The château is known for its impressive medieval defensive features, including a drawbridge, a moat, and towers. It has undergone numerous renovations throughout the centuries, with major additions made in the 15th and 16th centuries. Today, the castle is open to visitors and offers guided tours of its many rooms, which are decorated in a variety of styles ranging from Gothic to Renaissance. One of the most notable features of the château is its large collection of tapestries, which date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The tapestries depict scenes from history and mythology, and are considered some of the finest examples of Renaissance tapestries in France. The château is also home to beautiful gardens, which were designed in the French formal style. The gardens feature a variety of terraces, fountains, and statues, and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
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