Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau d'Usse.

September at Chateau d'Usse

 

Wednesday is for windows...inside out

 

At Chateau d'Usse

Thursday's taken in Touraine, through the arch...

 

Through the archway and into the gardens in front of Chateau d'Usse.

Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau d'Usse

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Thursday's taken in Touraine...river Indre

 

Taken from the bridge in front of Chateau d'Usse.

Monday's Loire Valley Chateau - Chateau d'Usse

 

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Friday from a different angle - Chateau d'Usse

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Church on Sunday - Chapel St. Anne d'Usse

The Collegiate Chapel of Saint Anne d’Ussé,which sits in the grounds of the chateau is a fine example of church architecture from the Renaissance. It has some very delicate external and internal features.

The little church/chapel was asked to be built in the 16th century as a condition within the will of Jacques d'Espinay, Lord of Ussé and former chamberlain of Charles VIII, Louis XII. It would be his grandson who would eventually see its completion and consecration.

The altar/tabernacle is rather ornate for such a small place.

If you are visiting the chateau you should make a point of checking it out.

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Friday photo - the river Indre at Chateau d'Usse

The river Indre as it passes infront of Chateau d'Usse

Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Usse

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Monday's Loire Valley chateau, Chateau d'Usse

Chateau d'Usse was apparently the inspiration for Charles Perrault's 'The Sleeping Beauty' after a visit to the château. Its turrets and towers are certainly fairytale-esque and on first view as you approach are a delight!

There is much detail both outside and in...

with the owners trying to bring it to 'life' by strategically placing mannequins in different parts of the building, the most popular being those of the sleeping beauty herself in the tower. 

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