At the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park, in Souzay-Champigny, Château de la Vignole clings to the cliff face on the banks of the Loire river. This 17th century semi-troglodyte tufa-style mansion's claim to fame was that, along with other properties nearby, was placed at the disposal of Marguerite d'Anjou, daughter of King Rene and Queen of England (by marriage to King Henry VI from 1445 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471) after being exiled to France.
The castle is known locally as "château de Marguerite d'Anjou" but this is due more to the imagination of romantic authors and less to facts.It was actually at nearby 'Morains Manor' in Dampierre-sur-Loire that the "most unhappy of wives and mothers" lived until her death in 1482.
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The 'chateau' is now a private hotel with what looks like a stunning pool!
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