Château ducal de Cadillac
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About
The Chateau of Cadillac, built from 1599, illustrates all the Jean-Louis Nogaret of Valette's power, a "cadet de Gascogne" who experienced a dazzling rise to become first Duke of Epernon, and be called "King in all but name". It presents the largest collection of 16th & 17th tapesttries withing French national heritage buildings. And served as a womens' prison from 1818 to 1952. Restored and revalued recently, it takes up today, in its inside and its decorations, with beautiful 17th century.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes