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Château d'Assier

Historical sites and monuments, Palace in Assier
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  • The Château d'Assier is an exemplary testimony to the spread of Renaissance art outside the Loire Valley.
    Built between 1518 and 1535 in the style of the new pleasure castles, it is the work of a very rich gentleman, Galiot de Genouillac, Grand Ecuyer of France, Grand Master of Artillery of François 1st.
    It consisted of a vast quadrilateral plan, of which the entrance wing remains, pierced by a spectacular portal with porticoes, loggias and pediments. The courtyard façade is decorated with...
    The Château d'Assier is an exemplary testimony to the spread of Renaissance art outside the Loire Valley.
    Built between 1518 and 1535 in the style of the new pleasure castles, it is the work of a very rich gentleman, Galiot de Genouillac, Grand Ecuyer of France, Grand Master of Artillery of François 1st.
    It consisted of a vast quadrilateral plan, of which the entrance wing remains, pierced by a spectacular portal with porticoes, loggias and pediments. The courtyard façade is decorated with window bays and two large friezes, richly carved with emblems that refer to the military functions of Galiot de Genouillac and the legend of Hercules.
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets allowed
Rates
Payment methods
  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash
  • Rates 2023
  • Adult rate (guided tour)
    From 4 €
  • Free place
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  • Adult Group tour
    From 3.50 €
  • Free place
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  • Adult price
    From 4 €
  • Group rate
    From 3.50 €
  • Child rate (guided tour)
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  • Child price
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  • Child Group Tour
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Openings
Openings
  • From May 3, 2023 until August 31, 2023
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