The castle of Anjony was built by Louis d'Anjony,
one of Jeanne d'Arc's compagnons" (master builders) who received instructions
from King Charles VII to protect the surrounding countryside; d'Anjony's keep
is still here, intact and proud, a very characteristic example of the small XVth
century mountain fortresses. Its history was tumultuous in the XVth and XVIth
centuries, as a genuine vendetta existed between the d'Anjony family and the Tournemire
family, very close neighbours and rivals. A more welcoming and more modem main
building was added in the XVIIIth century to the austere medieval construction.
The visitor will see a rich interior decorated with remarkable XVIth century frescoes
and furniture from various periods of life in the castle.
The residence has
been inhabited by the same family since its construction.
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