Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre
- Not to be confused with the Château de Fougères in Ille-et-Vilaine.
Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre
The Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre is a castle in the commune of Fougères-sur-Bièvre in the Loir-et-Cher département of France.
Originally an 11th-century structure, it was entirely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century, only the large square keep being preserved. The first works kept the military aspect (ditches, cannon-holes, wall walk, etc.) but, thereafter, more Renaissance refinements were added such as a gallery, mullioned windows and steep-sloped roofs. During the 19th century, a spinning mill was installed in the chapel. The castle was purchased and restored by the state in the 1930s.
It has been listed since 1912 as a protected monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
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External links
- Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre - official site
- Ministry of Culture listing for Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre (French)
- Ministry of Culture photos
References
- www.culture.gouv.fr
- This article includes information from the French Wikipedia article Fougères-sur-Bièvre, specifically from this version.