Château du Bois de Sanzay

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Château du Bois de Sanzay

The Château du Bois de Sanzay is located in Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay,[1] between Thouars and Saumur.

History[]

Basement

According to documents of the Saint Laon de Thouars abbey, in 1487 the land was bought from the clergy by "François de Beaumont, chevalier Seigneur du Boys de Sanzay".[1] The central building was built in the 15th century, and additions were made in the 18th century.[1]

Architecture[]

Chapel

Built using large blocks of tufa stone for some parts and rubble for other parts, the main building has high chimneys, three monumental gothic fireplaces, an échauguette, a chapel, and cellars.[1] The domain also comprises a dovecote, a French formal garden, and a pond.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Saint-Martin de Sanzay".

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Coordinates: 47°03′54″N 0°11′11″W / 47.06500°N 0.18639°W / 47.06500; -0.18639

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