Château de Gien explained

Château de Gien

The Château de Gien is a historic manor in Gien, Loiret, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

History

It was built in the 15th century for Anne of France.[1] Guests included King Francis I of France, King Henry II of France, Queen consort Catherine de' Medici, King Charles IX of France, Queen consort Anne of Austria and King Louis XIV of France.[1]

It has belonged to the French government since 1823.[1] During World War II, it was bombed in 1940 and later restored.[1] It is home to a museum about hunting.[1]

Architectural significance

It has been listed as an official monument since 1840.

References

47.6847°N 2.6319°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loiret official website: Château de Gien . 2015-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150526131812/http://www.loiret.fr/chateau-de-gien-36679.htm . 2015-05-26 . dead .