Monday's chateau...Château de Betz

The current castle in the small village of Betz-le-Chateau in Southern Touraine dates from the 15th century and has fairly unique accessible underground caves which were designed to protect the residents in the event of attacks, They also has an underground well allowing them to stay there longer during a siege.The castle has had major restoration work done recently where the machicolations were reinstated and the underground caves made more secure.  

Below is a view before the restoration work.

Website of the castle.

Taken in Touraine...January in Betz-le-Chateau

January in the village of Betz-le-Chateau in Souther
n Touriane.

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...simple style in Betz-le-Chateau

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...in Betz-le-Chateau

 

Thursday's taken in Touraine - early morning by Betz-le-Chateau

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench - La Haute Cour, Betz-le-Chateau

 

Monday's chateau - Betz-le-chateau

Our friends at 'Days on the Claise' featured the chateau at Betz-le-Chateau recently highlighting the current restoration work, so we thought we would pop along to see it for ourselves and like them, were well impressed.  

 

The round tower prior to the restoration work.

Tuesday for towns & villages -Betz-le-Chateau

 

Sleepy little Betz-le-Chateau in Southern Touraine