Château de Tennessus is a stunningly authentic medieval fortress, complete with moat, drawbridge, arrow slits and monumental stone fireplaces and set in the heart of historic Poitou Charentes region of France.
The 3 magnificent and totally unique bed and breakfast rooms in this feudal castle each occupy a single floor of the 600 year old grade listed keep and have been decorated in true 14th century style with chivalric wall hangings, tapestries, canopied beds, hand crafted furniture and high standard bathroom facilities.Breakfast is served by candlelight in the huge stone vaulted guards chamber with its original flagstone flooring and massive 2 metre high torches.Row around the castle, fish in the moat, dip into the the refreshing pool or simply stroll through the tranquil period gardens of this historic fortress and allow its romantic medieval charm to transport you into the fairy tale world of the vibrant middle ages.
The Clementinum is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries, the City Library also being located nearby on Mariánské Náměstí. The Technical library and the Municipal library have moved to the Prague National Technical Library at Technická 6 since 2009. It is currently in use as the National Library of the Czech Republic.
Its history dates from the existence of a chapel dedicated to Saint Clement in the 11th century. A Dominican monastery was founded in the medieval period, which was transformed in 1556 to a Jesuit college. In 1622 the Jesuits transferred the library of Charles University to the Klementinum, and the college was merged with the University in 1654. The Jesuits remained until 1773, when the Klementinum was established as an observatory, library, and university by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.