One of the most fascinating stories tied to this château is that of Agnès Sorel, the official mistress of Charles VII. She was given the Royal Lodgings as her residence and lived here in great luxury. Known for her beauty and intelligence, she even dared to wear dresses that revealed her shoulders, considered very bold for the time! Tragically, she died young (possibly from mercury poisoning). Her tomb can still be seen nearby in the Church of Saint-Ours.
Another powerful moment: In June 1429, fresh from her victory at Orléans, Joan of Arc met Charles VII in the Great Hall of these Lodgings and persuaded the hesitant king to travel to Reims to be crowned, a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War.
One of the most fascinating stories tied to this château is that of Agnès Sorel, the official mistress of Charles VII. She was given the Royal Lodgings as her residence and lived here in great luxury. Known for her beauty and intelligence, she even dared to wear dresses that revealed her shoulders, considered very bold for the time! Tragically, she died young (possibly from mercury poisoning). Her tomb can still be seen nearby in the Church of Saint-Ours.Another powerful moment: In June 1429, fresh from her victory at Orléans, Joan of Arc met Charles VII in the Great Hall of these Lodgings and persuaded the hesitant king to travel to Reims to be crowned, a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War.
“Each château tells a story — of kings, of romance,intrigue and of the dream of France itself.”
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