The castle Saint Chamant, France, Auvergne, Cantal

In a remarkable position overlooking the valley surrounded by the Cantal mountains, the chateau (a classified historical monument) consists of a XVth century keep of military origin, one of the fiefs of Robert de Balsac, the Kings Chamberlain, Seneschal of Agenais and Gascony among others. In the XVIlth century, the Lignerac, Dukes of Caylus, built a large main building which now holds a remarkable collection of Aubusson tapestries.
The present family has maintained this collection since 1783. As well as the Aubussons, the visitor can admire XVth century Flanders tapestries, a XVIlth century reredos in the chapel, the large staircase and the wainscoting.
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Cantal	Saint Chamant Castle			Auvergne
(Click on the picture) The Saint Chamant castle
In a remarkable position overlooking the valley surrounded by the Cantal mountains, the chateau (a classified historical monument) consists of a XVth century keep of military origin, one of the fiefs of Robert de Balsac, the Kings Chamberlain, Seneschal of Agenais and Gascony among others. In the XVIlth century, the Lignerac, Dukes of Caylus, built a large main building which now holds a remarkable collection of Aubusson tapestries. The present family has maintained this collection since 1783. As well as the Aubussons, the visitor can admire XVth century Flanders tapestries, a XVIlth century reredos in the chapel, the large staircase and the wainscoting. ________________________
Periods and hours of admission: Everyday, from 1 July to 31 August: 2.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. ____________________			Visiting fee: Castle and garden:4,5 € Cheap ticket: 3 € ___________________
		Information about the castle: Château de Saint Chamant 15140 Saint Chamant Tél. 04 71 69 26 85 Site internet: http://saintchamant.free.fr E-mail: fr.heraud@orange.fr
GPS - waypoint: N45 05 17.5 E2 26 44.3 lt="45.088194" ln="2.445639"
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