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Château de Montbron

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Château de Montbron

Château de Montbron

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    September 21, 2021

    The current castle of Montbron (or Old Castle) was built during the 15th century, around 1480, shortly after the Hundred Years War left behind many destructions.



    Built under the authority of Marguerite de Rohan, Countess of Angoulême, the castle consists of a main building on which leans a polygonal tower through which you can access using a remarkable spiral staircase, two magnificent painted fireplaces dating from the 17th century. adorning the two exhibition halls on the first floor.

    The whole, built with the stones of the old feudal fortress, was integrated into the city surrounded by ramparts.



    In summer, all the rooms of the castle welcome various artists (painters, sculptors, visual artists, craftsmen...).

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      Location: Montbron, Angoulême, New Aquitaine, France

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