Castles of the Centre-Val de Loire

This book invites you to discover the castles of the Centre-Val de Loire, and more particularly those located around Bourges and Saint-Amand-Montrond. Through five detailed and illustrated presentations, you will dive into the heart of the history and heritage of the region, and you will appreciate the diversity and richness of styles, techniques and materials used by the builders and artists who worked to the construction and beautification of these places. From the medieval castle of Ainay-le-Vieil to the Renaissance castle of Meillant, via the fortresses of Culan and Sagonne and the princely residence of Valençay, you will admire the collections of art and precious objects which adorn these castles, and you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere and ambiance of these places, witnesses of the architectural, cultural and social evolution of the region. A fascinating and richly illustrated work, which will make you want to visit or revisit these castles, and to share with your loved ones and friends the passion and wonder that we experienced while writing these pages.