Monday's chateau - Chateau de Boussay

This is the private chateau de Boussay in Southern Touraine as seen from the side entrance on the road to Chaumussay, below is the traditional view.

Monday's chateau here in Centr-Val de Loire - Chateau de Boussay

Chateau de Boussay in Southern Touraine is a rare thing among chateaux in that it has remained in the same family or its decedents (de Menou) since 1343.

Monday's chateau in Centre-Valde Loire - Chateau de Boussay

This private chateau which sits on the edge of the small village of Boussay in Southern Touraine has its origins in the 11^th century. The current chateau with its 15 the century tower and its 17^th / 18th century heart and wings does not make for such a harmonious ensemble, yet sits well within its moats as an original homage to change and at the same time stability, as since 1342, it has been owned by the same family. Although private, visitors can stroll freely around the grounds that surround the chateau.

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Centre-Val de Loire - always surprising.

One of the delights of our region is driving through  the open countryside on quiet roads and stumbling upon quaint little villages which sometimes present you with pleasant surprises...

As in the village of Boussay in Southern Touraine which though very small has a lovely church and this glorious residence, Chateau de Boussay is privately owned but you are allowed to wander through the gates and around its moat and exterior.