Château de Bellegarde

Bellegarde, France

Château de Bellegarde was built between 1355-1388 by Nicolas Braque to the foundations of earlier fortification. It was renovated in 1692 by Duc d’Antin and it was a residence for famous visitors like Louis XIV, Louis XV, King Stanislas and Voltaire.

References:

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Address

Allée du Château 3-4, Bellegarde, France

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Details

Founded: 1355-1388
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Bill Spitzak (2 years ago)
See rose garden and church as well

Anton Ivanov (2 years ago)
A beautiful castle with exquisite architecture, reminding us of the rise and grandeur of the past. At this stage, urgent restoration and repair of the exterior and interior of the castle is needed.

rotalarim .com (2 years ago)
Beautiful town and chateau. Still under construction. You can walk around it.

Stuart Turner (3 years ago)
Lovely little village with strong national history. The town are working hard to restore key buildings, including the castle to celebrate and share their heritage even more.

Arnaud Tricoche (4 years ago)
? "When he takes me to Bellegarde, I see life in pink ..." ? Magnificent restoration, the castle of Bellegarde and its surroundings will put pink in your eyes!

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