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Saint-Fargeau castle

Saint-Fargeau castle historical show

The castle's farm

Saint-Fargeau Castle

Saint-Fargeau castle

10 minutes from Guédelon.

Between the Loire and l'Yonne, historically, the small town of Saint Fargeau was Puisaye's capital. Less than two hours from Paris, Saint Fargeau Castle stands in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

With over 1000 years of history, Saint Fargeau Castle is the most important historical site in Puisaye Forterre; it is also the setting for an incredible sound and light show.

The framework

Explore the attics of Saint Fargeau Castle and discover four centuries of roof timbers, 30 metres above the ground: a unique experience in France.

Visits to the roof timbers are free.

Saint Fargeau Castle's apartments are furnished. The Grande Mademoiselle's apartment's have been entirely restored.

Visits to the apartments are guided and commented.

You can also visit the 19th century library and its collection of 2000 books.

The apartments

Saint Fargeau Castle is 1000 years old. In 980, Héribert, Auxerre's bishop and king Hugues Capet's half-brother, built a fortified hunting lodge. From the 5th to the 15th century, the castle was owned by prestigious families: Lords of Toucy, de Bar, and Charles VII famous argentier, Jacques Coeur.

From 1453, Antoine de Chabannes built on the grounds of the old fortress the present castle with its pentagonal shape, flanked with six large towers.

In 1652, Anne-Marie Louise d'Orléans, the Grande Mademoiselle - first cousin of king Louis XIV - was exiled for five years because of her part in the the Fronde. She settled in Saint Fargeau Castle. She brought the architect Le Vau who, at Saint Fargeau Castle, produced one of the finest examples of French classical architecture.

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