Château de La Palice

The Château de La Palice is a

Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, the feudal part of the castle was acquired by Jacques de Chabannes in 1430 or 1431. His grandson, Jacques II, maréchal of France, built the Renaissance wing at the beginning of the 16th century out of rose-coloured bricks, endowing the castle with sobriety and elegance. This wing replaced the wall connecting the fortress to the Gothic-style chapel, itself built c. 1470.

The ceilings have raised colourful

Today, the fully furnished living rooms contain many historical artefacts as a museum of the castle's history.

The Château de La Palice is listed as a

See also

• List of castles in France

References

1. ^ Base Mérimée: PA00093132, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)

External links

• La Palice Castle - information
• Base Mérimée: PA00093132, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)

46°14′55″N 3°38′18″E / 46.24861°N 3.63833°E / 46.24861; 3.63833

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