Ussé | Châteaux de La Loire

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Château d’Ussé Châteaux de la Loire – UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Situated on the edge of the forest of Chinon, overlooking the Indre, the château of Ussé inspired Charles Perrault’s tale of Sleeping Beauty. It was built on the foundations of an 11C fortress in the 15 and 16C. The interior contains Flemish tapestries and oriental weapons. Note the fine ceiling in the Guardroom. The King’s Chamber and the chapel situated in the park are worth a visit.   – Michelin Travel : TheGreenGuide

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Aerial view of Ussé castle

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The château de Ussé, view over the Indre river

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North-eastern aspect

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Eastern aspect

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North-eastern aspect

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Vue du Château d’Ussé prise par mes soins

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Part of the eastern fassade

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Cour intérieure du château

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Inner courtyard of the château

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West wing

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East wing

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Portal

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Lukarne am Westflügel

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Lukarnen am Westflügel

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Northern aspect

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Prise des jardins par mes soins

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Façade de la chapelle

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Détails du linteau de la chapelle

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Archway of the portal

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Madonnenstatue aus Majolika in der Schlosskapelle

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Altar in the chapel

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Choir stalls in the chapel

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Antichambre

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Dining room

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Arms in the salle des gardes

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Bust of King Louis XIV in the grande galerie

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The king’s bedroom

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Bed in the king’s bedroom

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Staircase, designed by François Mansart

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Ceiling with Trompe-l’œil painting

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Scene from Charles Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty

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Scene from Charles Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty

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Scene from Charles Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty

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