Saumur Castle France 1
by Rudi Prott
Title
Saumur Castle France 1
Artist
Rudi Prott
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Château de Saumur is located in the French town of Saumur above the Loire river and between vineyards. It was originally constructed in the 10th century by Theobald I, Count of Blois, as a fortified stronghold against Norman attacks. In 1026 it came into the hands of of the count of Anjou, who bequeathed it to his Plantagenet heirs. Following its destruction in 1067, the castle was rebuilt by Henry II of England in the later 12th century. As one of the important Loire castles it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the early part of the 13th century, Philip II of France made Saumur part of his royal domain. The page for September in the 'Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry' (a book of hours) depicts the Chateau as it looked in 1410. This is one of the most beautiful books of all times famous for its outstanding miniatures painted by the Limbourg brothers in the 15th century.
Copyright by Rudi Prott.
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September 11th, 2022
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