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| Craft Museum - Argent sur Sauldre |
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The treasures and forgotten knowledge of craftsmen from the past are found here along with the main tools they used.
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| Aubigny sur Nere |
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Aubigny, the City of the Stuarts, belonged to that prestigious Scottish family for several centuries. Their mark can still be seen on the many half-timbered houses that were re-built after the great fire of 1512, blending medieval and Renaissance styles, also blending stone with timber, brick and daub.
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| Blancafort Castle - Blancafort |
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Sitting on the banks of the river Sauldre surrounded by a park and a French-style garden, this fortified brick mansion dates in part from the 15th century and the rest from the 17th century. Information : Tel. (33)2 48 58 60 56 |
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| St Barthelemy Church - Brinon sur Sauldre |
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This church has a particular feature in that it possesses a "caquetoir" (from the verb "caqueter" meaning to blether), a 3 meter wide gallery made of a tiled wooden framework on a stone and brick base, which protects the porch and stretches along the side of the nave and opens out onto the village. Its construction dates back to the 15th century. At this time, the gallery was used to shelter parish meetings which were held at the end of the Mass with the bailiff as president. It was also used as a village hall, to shelter the market or as a resting place for parishioners having travelled a long way for the religious offices, or simply as a shelter for "blethering" after the Mass. This "caquetoir" is the last in existence in the Cher departement. |
| Clemont |
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In the heart of Sologne, the village of Clemont, nestling around its 14th/15th century church, has some examples of typical, local habitation. |
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| Henrichemont |
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Built in honour of and named after Henry IV, Henrichemont is designed in the form of a compass card, original for the 17th century. Unfortunately Sully abandoned the project not long after starting it but several buildings still show his mark e.g. the Hotel Monnaies.
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| Bethune Castle - La Chapelle d'Angillon |
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Originating from one of the oldest square dungeons built at the end of the 11th century, this fortress now forms a trapezoid plan and accommodates a museum dedicated to Alain-Fournier as well as a collection on 18th century Albania unique in Europe. Information : Tel. (33)2 48 73 41 10 |
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| Boucard Castle - Le Noyer |
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At first glance this castle on the banks of the river Sauldre, surrounded by a moat, seems to be from Medieval times. However, once inside, you are greeted by a magnificent Renaissance courtyard and can visit the apartments belonging to the Marshal of Navailles, exiled there in the 17th century. Information : Tel/Fax : (33)2 48 58 72 81 |
| Nancay |
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The village of Nancay, nestled around its castle, welcomes you into a warm environment typical of the Sologne. Its castle was rebuilt during the Renaissance period and has red brick walls with white stones, casement windows and an elegant 16th century gallery. an enchanting landscape to see but it cannot be visited.
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| The Vesvre Tower - Neuvy Deux Clochers |
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15 m high and an example of 12th century architecture, the tower was originally accompanied by a mansion and a chapel of which only ruins are lefts. Information : Tel. (33)2 48 26 74 13 |
| Maupas Castle - Morogues |
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This castle accommodates a unique collection of 887 porcelain plates which decorate the interior staircase. Built in the 15th century, the same family has lived in it since 1682. Information : Tel. (33)2 48 64 41 71 |
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| Verrerie Castle - Oizon |
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Built during the 16yh century by the Stuarts from Scotland, this charming residence from the first Renaissance in reflected in the tranquil water of a lake, in the shade of age-old oak trees.
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| Sancerre |
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Perched on a peak 312 m at its highest point, Sancerre welcomes you to its winding roads, 15th century houses, fief's tower and its old wine making estate.
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| Pyramid-shaped Barn - Vailly sur Sauldre |
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Saved from demolition by a preservation operation in the region, this pyramid-shaped barn was dismantled, transplanted and rebuilt on the spot it occupies today. Just waiting for visitors, the barn is the starting point for a circuit of discovery in the Pays Fort.
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