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The Old Walnut Mill Delightful, spacious 2 bedroom 19th Century Loire Valley house for rent in the peaceful village of Barrou in the department of Indre et Loire,France. The village’s location halfway between the regional capitals of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley and Vienne. Click here to visit owner's web site
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With its high towers and its deep ditches, Sully sur Loire is a great example of a medieval fortress. It was built at the end of 14th century on a location that offered a rare crossing of the Loire river. Maximilien de Béthune (1560-1641) was the first Duke of Sully, he bought the chatreau in 1602, he strengthened the embankments of the Loire to protect the town from occasional flooding, created the gardens and it was he who was mainly responsible for its restoration. The style is very similar externally to the chateau at Chaumont.
He was passionate about tree-planting and he is credited by many as having started the tradition of planting poplars alongside roads - an image which, for many, typifies France.
Inside the chateau you will find the usual array of tapestries, paintings, sculptures and French period furniture though these are sparse. The Louis XV wing has however, rooms decorated in a 17th century style to view. . Six centuries after its construction the roof of the Great Hall is still an impressive structure.
The chateau plays hosts to a classical music festival every year during the month of June. The concerts take place in a large marquee in the grounds of the Château on what is claimed to be the biggest stage in the département with excellent acoustics. This year they are hosting three big orchestras of world renown, directed by prestigious conductors: the hundred violins of the Budapest Symphonic Orchestra, the National Ile de France Orchestra, and the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra. This year's festival will be celebrating Mozart.
From 28/05/2009 to 14/06/2009
€18-€34; concessions €15-€25
There is an annual retriever show/ workout/trials held at Sully sur Loire www.retrieversclubdefrance.com
http://www.experienceloire.com/
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It remained in his family before finally passing to the
state in 1962.They have since worked continuously at its restoration.
It is very impressive externally whether you are visiting by day or
when it is flood-lit in the evening. 
The Duke of Sully was the
First Minister of Henri1V and together they gave France 20 years of
much-needed peace. Following the Wars of Religion, the Edict of
Nantes guaranteed religious tolerance.
