Maison de la Reine de Sicilie à Saumur

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The building was constructed at the beginning of the XV century. In 1442, in this house died Yolande of Aragon - "one of the women who have made France".Zhena Duke Louis II of Anjou, toscha French King Charles VII. Louis of Anjou much of his time in Italy, fighting for the throne of Naples, while his wife ran possessions, earned a reputation as an intelligent and prudent ruler. Queen's residence is located in Angers, and later - in Somyure.V 1428 it has contributed significantly to Joan of Arc, which appeared in Chinon. Supporters of the legendary Joan versions feat even believe that her appearance and conversation with the king was a spectacle, skillfully directed the royal mother-in. Like it or not - is unknown, but is set accurately, that the defense of Orleans, Joan of content army, however, as the Chinon yard, carried out almost on the money Queen Yolande.