Château de Brissac
The remote hill village of Brissac in the Languedoc region of Southern France, once the heartland of the troubadour civilization, is dominated by a castle dating to the eleventh century. (Not to be confused with the younger and far grander Château de Brissac in the Loire Valley, home of the thirteenth Duc de Brissac — this is just a coincidence of names.) The family which built the Brissac Castle in Languedoc, cousins of the Emperor Charlemagne, founded one of the chief cities of the South of France. Throughout the Middle Ages they were to play a leading role in the turbulent history of the region.
The castle and the church date from before the origin of Brissac. They were built up under the protection of the fortress during the Caroling Empire dispersion period. Since that time the Castle and its history dominated Brissac in all its manners. During this troubled and distant period, the powerful Roquefeuil family was in possession of important lands in between Séranne's mountain and Ganges: Brissac. The castle could be easily called:" Le Château de Roquefeuil de Brissac". Through different matrimonial alliances the Roquefeuil's do not represent Brissac permanently and that's the reason why the Lords of Brissac belong to Pons d'Agonès in the beginning of the XI century.
Acquired in 1502 by René de Cossé, first Lord of Brissac, it is today the residence of the 13th Duke of Brissac. Whilst the park offers magnificent views from the shaded century old trees, the visit reveals a dazzling décor. You will notice stunning ceilings, precious furniture and a ravishing theatre Belle Époque, dedicated to Opera.
Today, the Chateau Brissac is still owned by a de Cossé family member. The chateau is open to tours and its luxurious gilded theater hosts the annual Val de Loire festival.
The castle and the church date from before the origin of Brissac. They were built up under the protection of the fortress during the Caroling Empire dispersion period. Since that time the Castle and its history dominated Brissac in all its manners. During this troubled and distant period, the powerful Roquefeuil family was in possession of important lands in between Séranne's mountain and Ganges: Brissac. The castle could be easily called:" Le Château de Roquefeuil de Brissac". Through different matrimonial alliances the Roquefeuil's do not represent Brissac permanently and that's the reason why the Lords of Brissac belong to Pons d'Agonès in the beginning of the XI century.Acquired in 1502 by René de Cossé, first Lord of Brissac, it is today the residence of the 13th Duke of Brissac. Whilst the park offers magnificent views from the shaded century old trees, the visit reveals a dazzling décor. You will notice stunning ceilings, precious furniture and a ravishing theatre Belle Époque, dedicated to Opera.
Today, the Chateau Brissac is still owned by a de Cossé family member. The chateau is open to tours and its luxurious gilded theater hosts the annual Val de Loire festival.
posted by titzu at 2:03 AM
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Most of this text is referring to the other Chateau de Brissac, located in the Languedoc not the Loire.
I was wondering why it was bulit? was it to be aquired by Renee? im doing a school project on it and i was wondering the actual reason for construction...if anyone knows..just type back please :-) thanks soo much
Only the last two paragraphs refer to the Loire Chateau de Brissac
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