Château du Bois-Doucet

I almost forgot about one of the châteaux that Charles-Henry saw and photographed on that July day in 2006. Well, I didn't really forget it. I didn't post it because I couldn't remember what it was called, or where it was located. I figured it out this morning, and here are some photos. It's seven or eight miles west of Chauvigny and the same distance east of Poitiers.

This was the entry gate. The château was open on weekdays in summertime for visits to the grounds and the gardens. Otherwise, it's private. Apparently, there are three gîtes ruraux on the property if you want to spend some quality time there.

Here's a photo that shows Charles-Henry trying to get just the right photo that day.

On the left just above is the main entrance, I think. On the right, you can see the deep but dry moat that surrounds the place. I think that the Château du Bois-Doucet was built in the 17th century.