The château stands on the south (left) bank of the Cher river just west of the old bridge in Selles-sur-Cher. The older parts of the complex date back to the 13th century, and the newer parts to the late 16th and early 17th. The château had been pillaged by Protestant forces during the wars of religion. It is now privately owned and used for special events. The owners also operate a winery, the Domaine des Souterrains, in nearby Châtillon-sur-Cher.
I took the two photos below from across the river at the north end of the bridge.
Wishing I was still there to see this in person! Missing CHM- hoping he is OK.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Over here, we're still waiting for summer to start. Today is gray and almost chilly. Everything outdoors is very green, though. Hope you and L. are doing fine.
DeleteChilly here with only 82 for the high. Lots of rain also. Lewis and I are doing well. So glad for our brief time together.
DeleteI just checked the temperature on our outdoor thermometer. 69.8°F. We're havin' a heatwave.
DeleteAt least we didn't have the flooding that they had in Germany and Belgium.
DeleteAll over the news here and quite remarkable to see!
DeleteI love the layout you have here-- great way to be able to show that interesting entryway to the castle.
ReplyDeleteSelles-sur-Cher is lovely. I like the brick/stone contrast.
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