Château et jardins de Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet
Description
A 17th century castle constructed by Louis Gouffier, the Marquis of Caravas, who was the hero of the tale "The booted cat" by Perrault. Visit the flower garden, the orangery, the vegetable garden, the canal pavilion and the exceptional collection of 1000 fruit trees at Saint-Loup castle (grown using 18th century growing techniques). The garden is open to the public.
Technical information
79600 SAINT-LOUP-LAMAIRE
Altimetric profile
Additional information
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 49 64 81 73
Cellular telephone : +33 6 80 87 01 20
e-mail : st-loup@wanadoo.fr
Web site (URL) : www.chateaudesaint-loup.com
Typologie de site
Château
Classement
Registered and listed sites
Protected parks and gardens under the Historic Monuments programme
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