Château de Fontaine-Henry

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Classic Gothic castle-fortress, built in the years 1180-1230, was completed and is decorated in the style of Flamboyant Gothic (gothique flamboyant) in 1420 - early. XVI century. His final appearance Château de Fontaine-Henry is mainly acquired in the XVI century. When it was restored on the new project in the style of Louis XII and the beginning of the Renaissance. During the reign of Louis XV it was remade east facade of the building, thus replacing the last of the medieval walls of the ancient stately home. However, this part has never been so richly decorated as the courtyard facades: the eastern side had only defensive value, it goes to a high slope, where the bottom is still flowing a small castle rechka.Vladelets marquis d'Oilliamson. Château de Fontaine-Henry is open to tourists. Modern photography