The document provides information about Châteaux in the Loire Valley region of France. It discusses that Châteaux were castles built by French Kings in the 10th century. It then focuses on the specific Château de Villandry, describing how it was built and remodeled over time. It also notes an important event that took place there in 1189. The document concludes by describing the Château Tourelles as a 19th century romantic château that would be an ideal place for a fairytale-themed wedding or birthday stay.

1. Les Châteaux de la Loire
Charming Châteaux de Villandry
By: Ju li a n ne K eb er : )

2. What are chateaux? Who
built them?
Châteaux are castles
that were built by
French Kings.

3. Loire Valley...Where? What?
The Loire Valley is located
between Maine and Sully-sur-
Loire, basically in the central
region of France.
The Loire is known as “The
Garden of France,” and “The
Cradle of the French Language.”
It is a beautifully constructed
cultural landscape.

4. When/Why were they
built?
Châteaux were built
during the 10th
century because the
local French Kings
didn’t want to be far
from the seat of
power.

5. Villandry : )

6. !Architecture!
Built by Jean le Breton.
This chateau was indeed built up from a previous 12th century castle, that from which Jean only
kept an old tower, located behind the main courtyard.
The next owner, after Jean and his family, built Classical style outbuildings which are on either
side of the front courtyard.
This next owner was named Marquis de Castellane and he also redesigned the château’s interior to
fit the 18th century standards, that of which resemble much of what we have now-a-days.
After Marquis, the Villandry was then owned by his Great-Grandfather Dr. Joachim Carvallo. He
devoted himself entirely to the Villandry and fixed up the gardens that were destroyed during the
19th century. The new gardens were in sync with the Renaissance architecture of the rest of the
château.

7. Magnificent
Front Tower
Garden
Main Courtyard

8. *Famous Event*
July 4, 1189 was the
date the “Paix de
Colombiers,” was
signed at this
château.

10. Stay in a château
Name: Château Tourelles
Location: Courcelles-de-Touraine
Château’s history: This is a 19th century romantic château that holds up to 27-28 guests. It has spired turrets,
shiny slate, and white stone, all of which help capture its fairytale image.
Interior Description: Each and everyone of it’s rooms are beautiful and have a girly type fairytale taste to them.
It has gorgeous spiral white staircases that lead from the downstairs to the upstairs. The entrance has a huge
tower on each side, giving the feel of an old time castle with a drop down door. The ceilings are decorated
beautifully just like the ceiling of the sistine chapel.
Amenities: When I first selected this particular château, I loved the picture of the spiral staircase, which I think
is the cherry on top of a castle fit for a princess. I also noticed the pictures of weddings that have taken place at
the château Tourelles; if I could I would probably have my own wedding here.
What to do here?: While at this château you can enjoy great wine, historic shops, and an impressive cathedral,
along with golf, tennis, horse riding, and a great chance to visit the coast which is not too far away.
Date to stay: I would depart on June 26 and stay until June 30, because I would love to spend a birthday
weekend here at this château. Cost is 8,107.00 euros and $11,499.37 US dollars.

11. Tourelles

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