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Location: Crazannes, Saintes, New Aquitaine, France

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1. Loop around Crazannes, its Castle and the stone sculptures

90.4km

05:37

360m

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2. Crazannes Castle – Sculptures de Crazannes loop from La Fenêtre

41.7km

02:52

210m

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3. Crazannes Castle – Saintes Cathedral loop from Saintes

46.6km

03:03

290m

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Fred Urrutia

November 29, 2022

Built in the 14th century, the Château de Crazannes is listed as a Historic Monument. It belonged to the Comte de Caravaz, Jules Gouffier, who inspired Perrault for the creation of the master of Puss in Boots, the Marquis de Carabas. A rereading of the tale is essential before visiting the castle and its magnificent garden!

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Pussy et Gégé

November 9, 2020

Listed as a Historic Monument, the Château de Crazannes was built in the 14th century on the foundations of an 11th century fortress of which there remains a chapel (which was the chapel of the village of Crazannes before 1874), a dungeon, a dovecote and moats.
This castle, a stopover on the way to Santiago de Compostela, was remodeled in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Black Prince stayed there in 1362 and Francois 1° in 1519.
The nickname “Château du Chat Botté” dates back to the 17th century, when it was owned by the Count of Caravaz, J. Gouffier. Eminent character if ever there was one, since he inspired Ch. Perrault to create the Marquis de Carabas, Master of Puss in Boots in his famous tale that everyone knows.
The north facade of the Flamboyant Gothic period presents a prodigious phantasmagoric decoration. A multitude of characters, graceful or grotesque, animals and symbols enliven the decor. They illustrate different medieval customs and legends as well as alchemical themes.
“Le Château du Chat Botté”, superbly restored, has a remarkable set of fireplaces and an astonishing sculpted ceiling.
The building has been restored and furnished with appropriate furniture, as well as the adjoining museum of ancient rural objects. All these gems nestle in a fabulous park of eight hectares wonderfully maintained.
The entire property (castle, chapel, keep, dovecote, museum, moat, adjoining gardens and woods) is private property for commercial purposes: the museum can be visited (entrance fee) and the building cannot be visited, but is reserved for private or professional receptions.
Facing the car park, there is a beautiful view of the chapel without entering the property. On the side of the car park, from the road, the castle stands out on the hill without any artifice hiding the immensity and beauty of the building.

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Stéphane Leblanc

February 13, 2022

Classified as a Historic Monument and built in the 14th century, the Château de Crazannes owes its nickname of "Château du Puss Botté" to a tribute paid to the Count of Caravaz, owner of the place in the 17th century, who inspired Charles Perrault to create the Marquis de Carabas, master Puss in Boots. Behind its flamboyant sculpted facade, decorated with alchemical themes, the castle houses a kitchen, lounge, banquet hall, library, bedroom, guard room, walkway and attic that you will discover during guided tours.

You can take a free tour of the garden with the chapel, the museum, the moats, the keep and the dovecote. Many themed activities are regularly offered.

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Location: Crazannes, Saintes, New Aquitaine, France

Crazannes Castle

1. Loop around Crazannes, its Castle and the stone sculptures

2. Crazannes Castle – Sculptures de Crazannes loop from La Fenêtre

3. Crazannes Castle – Saintes Cathedral loop from Saintes

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