Castle of Fougeres-sur-Bievre
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Attribution: By Patrick Clenet - Patrick Clenet, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=896800
Location
Fougeres-sur-Bievre, Loir-et-Cher department, France
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Built
11th century
Originally an 11th-century structure, it was entirely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century, with only the large, square keep remaining original. The first works kept the military aspect (ditches, cannon-holes, wall walk, etc.) but, thereafter, more Renaissance refinements were added, such as a gallery, mullioned windows and steep-sloped roofs.
During the 19th century, a spinning mill was installed in the chapel. The castle was purchased and restored by the state in the 1930s.
During the 19th century, a spinning mill was installed in the chapel. The castle was purchased and restored by the state in the 1930s.
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