Chateau d Usse, France
From series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”
Among the beautiful castles, which are situated in the valley of the Loire river, one must first mention the Ussé castle. The exterior of the castle is unique. Today it is unknown to the historians how the first building, erected in the 15th century, looked exactly. Over a period of more than 500 years the castle had more than ten owners, and each of them wanted to rebuild the castle to their own taste. Despite the numerous reconstructions, the castle has received an extensive collection of furniture. In his large gallery the huge collection of the Flemish tapestries and the old weapons is presented.
An interesting fairytale story is connected with the wonderful French castle. As the legend tells, Charles Perrault liked to visit the castle. The old castle and the surrounding landscapes have inspired the world famous fairy tale writer to write the story about the 'Sleeping Beauty'. Today one can see in one of the castle towers an interesting exposition, which is dedicated to the famous fairy tale. Another special feature of the castle Ussé are the wax figurines that have been incorporated into its interior. They look very realistic and present the scenes from the life of the former owners of the castle.
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ATM bankomat: 'Caisse d'Epargne Azay-le-rideau' located in 13 km (
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Car rental office: 'Europcar' is located in 26 km (
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Fuel station: 'E.Leclerc' in 7 km
Supermarket: 'Saveurs de Loire' in 0.21 km
Parking: 'Hôtel Alcyon' in 27 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie des Vignes' in 5.88 km
Police station: 'Cinq Mars La Pile' in 16 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Le Clos d'Ussé' in 0.28 km
Railway station: 'Gare de Chinon' in 10 km
Nearest airports:
» Saumur-Saint-Florent Airport XSU - in 30 km
» Tours Val de Loire Airport TUF - in 38 km
» Arnage Airport LME - in 77 km
» Le Breuil Airport XBQ - in 83 km
» Entrammes Airport LVA - in 116 km
» Saumur-Saint-Florent Airport XSU - in 30 km
» Tours Val de Loire Airport TUF - in 38 km
» Arnage Airport LME - in 77 km
» Le Breuil Airport XBQ - in 83 km
» Entrammes Airport LVA - in 116 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Chateau d Usse
Le Clos de La Chapelle - Gîte Les Hibiscus
Located in 2 km from Chateau d Usse
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Rooms: 1
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Rooms: 1
There is an equipped kitchen, complete with a dishwasher and a dining area. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Outside, you can play table tennis, … More: photo, rates and booking
La Chancellerie
Located in 3 km from Chateau d Usse
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Rooms: 5
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Rooms: 5
The rooms all feature a wardrobe and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some have a TV and exposed beams. The cottage is made of 1 … More: photo, rates and booking
Chateau De Rochecotte
Located in 4 km from Chateau d Usse
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Rooms: 37
Route on the map:
Rooms: 37
The elegant rooms and suites in the Chateau de Rochecotte feature antique furniture. Each room is equipped with a TV, and offers a view of the park. … More: photo, rates and booking
Les Roches à Renards
Located in 5 km from Chateau d Usse
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Rooms: 5
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Rooms: 5
Les Roches à Renards proposes guest rooms and a studio, each with a view of the countryside. The studio features a private terrace, a kitchenette … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Chateau d Usse - Tours
After touring historic sites visitors can stroll through the beautiful ancient garden; there is the famous Liban cedar on its territory. The height of this mighty tree is 33 meters and age is about two hundred years. One of the most visited cultural venues of the city - the Museum of Fine Arts – is in the garden too. Its collection is very diverse and will impress even those who haven’t shown much interest in the culture before.
Another important attraction of Tours is located on the Place Plumereau; we are talking about the old Basilica of Sant-Martn. Named after the patron saint the basilica attracts pilgrims and curious tourists from all over the world. The undisputed symbol of the city is the beautiful Plessy-les-Tours Castle housing the Museum of Wax. For 20 years it was the principal residence of Louis X. Many interesting legends and stories are associated with castle. There is also the tropical aquarium, which introduces the diversity of inhabitants of the underwater world.
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