Château de Bellegarde

Bellegarde, France

Château de Bellegarde was built between 1355-1388 by Nicolas Braque to the foundations of earlier fortification. It was renovated in 1692 by Duc d’Antin and it was a residence for famous visitors like Louis XIV, Louis XV, King Stanislas and Voltaire.

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Founded: 1355-1388
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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Arnaud Tricoche (3 years ago)
? "When he takes me to Bellegarde, I see life in pink ..." ? Magnificent restoration, the castle of Bellegarde and its surroundings will put pink in your eyes!
Marie Pileczko (3 years ago)
Magnificent estate, castle, moats, gardens, rose garden, adjoining buildings We can't wait for the visit after the interior work has been done, but you can already walk around it outside, very beautiful city
Alexandre CANN (3 years ago)
Very clean, currently under construction. Nice park. Magnificent roses. Children's games
L D (3 years ago)
A nice place, a clean park but not very lively, little valued. The interior is left as is (dilapidated) and cannot be visited. It's a short walking tour to do. (15 minutes). Children's games right next door.
Adrian Bortea (5 years ago)
Another nice castle in the full of history France. Castle is private and needs work & money but the surroundings are great
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