A 1967 Green Michelin guide directed us to this gem. We’re lucky the Pope in the 17th century countered Richelieu’s intent to tear this chapel down as he had just done with the adjacent chateau. The s...
Situated in the heart of Poitou Charente and close to the Loire Valley, the Chateau of Champigny-sur-Veude is one of France's best-kept secrets. Rebuilt after the French Revolution, the Chateau and gr...
What a surprise! We literally drove past and I said Stop! So we went to investigate and met the delightful and knowledgeable caretaker. The first thing you see from the road is the high wall, and t...
This is one of 7 surviving "Sainte Chapelles" built by the Bourbon royal family to publicise their descent from the French king St Louis. The most famous chapel is in Paris. It is 10 miles from Chinon...
What a Find!
A 1967 Green Michelin guide directed us to this gem. We’re lucky the Pope in the 17th century countered Richelieu’s intent to tear this chapel down as he had just done with the adjacent chateau. The s...
The Chapel Royal at Champigny-sur-Veude
Situated in the heart of Poitou Charente and close to the Loire Valley, the Chateau of Champigny-sur-Veude is one of France's best-kept secrets. Rebuilt after the French Revolution, the Chateau and gr...
Fascinating and unexpected find
What a surprise! We literally drove past and I said Stop! So we went to investigate and met the delightful and knowledgeable caretaker. The first thing you see from the road is the high wall, and t...
A fascinating building
This is one of 7 surviving "Sainte Chapelles" built by the Bourbon royal family to publicise their descent from the French king St Louis. The most famous chapel is in Paris. It is 10 miles from Chinon...
Superbe visite en famille
Magnifique château et sa chapelle sainte. La visite était superbement expliqué et détaillée sur l'histoire de ce château