This 13th century tower is the oldest part of Château de Montpoupon, initially a mediaeval castle built by a Germanic clan at the time of Charlemagne which has been converted over the centuries into a château. The main entrance is under scaffolding which explains why I didn’t photograph the castle itself as I did last …
Tag Archives: château de montpoupon
The Painted Ceiling – Plafond peint
This beautiful painted ceiling is in Chateau de Montpoupon, one of the lesser known castles in the Loire Valley but well worth a visit. Ce beau plafond peint se trouve au château de Montpoupon, moins connu que d’autres châteaux de la Loire mais qui mérite bien le détour.
The Cobwebby Bell – Cloche aux toiles d'araignées
This is the bell in the tower next to the private chapel at Château de Montpoupon. It is not a criticism. We constantly battle with cobwebs in Closerie Falaiseau – and this one is pretty hard to get at. Voici la cloche dans la tour à côté de la chapelle privée au château de Montpoupon. …
Continue reading “The Cobwebby Bell – Cloche aux toiles d'araignées”