Auvergne is a land of châteaux
V2 . Continued
The Chareil-Cintrat Chateau
contd.
The sculpted decoration marked by the second French
renaissance is arranged according to three architecture
registers, Ionic, Doric and Corinthian. The inner makings
are adorned with matching frames. The wall paintings
form a whole of an exceptional quality due to their
inspiration, homogeneity and the elegance of some paintings.
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The La Palice Chateau
The town of Lapalisse is situated on the banks in the
Besbre and is overlooked by the tall silhouette of its
chateau. The northern part, with the "Maréchal" (marshal)
tower, and the meridional wall of the chapel, are typical
of a X IIth and XIIIth Century construction.
The main central part was built in the XVIth century
by Jacques II de Chabannes, the famous Monsieur de La
Palice, known for his "vérités" (truisms but also as
Field Marshal). The chateau has been inhabited by the
same family since 1430, is entirely furnished, and displays
numerous historica! souvenirs. Particularly remarkable
are the Heroes tapestries of the XVth century,
the golden drawing-room and the chapel whose crypt houses
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The Cambon Chateau
Old fortress of the wars of religion which preserved
its terrace of defense, its walls and the vestiges of
its postern, the castle of Cambon was transformed into
1755 by the marquis de Cambon in a residence of pleasure.
Thanks to its rows of parts of reception, with its preserved
interior decoration, its furniture, he is a particularly
evocative witness of the art of living at the XVIIIth
century. On request, animations in the style of the
XVIIIth century can be organized: Characters
in costume, presentation of table for a dinner with
the Frenchwoman, vidéos, plays scenic or readings of
texts.
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