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Rigny-Ussé, Castle: Rigny-Ussé, Ендър и Лоар, Център (Nickname: Christophe) |
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Castle of the Loire (Loire valley) : The Château d'Ussé is located in the commune of Rigny-Ussé in the Indre-et-Loire département, in France. An 11th century stronghold for the Comte de Blois, the first castle was built on a high terrace at the edge of the Chinon forest overlooking the Indre Valley. This castle inspired the story of Sleeping Beauty.
The Château d'Ussé is located in the commune of Rigny-Ussé in the Indre-et-Loire département, in France. An 11th century stronghold for the Comte de Blois, the first castle was built on a high terrace at the edge of the Chinon forest overlooking the Indre Valley. In the 15th Century Ussé was purchased by the Bueil family. Antoine de Bueil rebuilt Ussé in the 1460s. Antoine was heavy in debt and in 1485, sold the château to Jacques d’Espinay. Jacques continues work on the castle.
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