The chateau at Le Grand Pressigny is an interesting place to visit as it not only has architectural qualities and a pretty garden but it is also home to the recently completed (2009)Departmental Museum of Prehistory (see here)

 

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The chateau's keep, built at the end of XIIth century was later enhanced by a strong defensive enclosure with towers.

 

 

 

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The chateau was restored around 1560 by Honorat de Savoie, a loyal lord to the Kings of France. The arcaded gallery built during the wars of religion around the main courtyard shows the care devoted to this restoration.

 

 

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Walking back through its central arch you can't help but get a feeling of times gone by.

 

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There are good  views  of the village from the chateau grounds.

 

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