Chateau de Chamerolles
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About
Former residence of the Du Lac family the castle of Chamerolles was built between 1500 and 1530 by Lancelot Du Lac - chamberlain of king Louis the XII - on the site of an ancient medieval fortress whose moats and corner towers remain untill today. Brick decoration, open gallery, and gardens surrounded by a water mirror make this castle typical of the Renaissance. Located 45 mn north of Orléans its Promenade des Parfums will take you through the history of hygiene and fragrances from the XVI century to nowadays.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes