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 Montsoreau, feet in the water |
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The Château of Montsoreau is an exceptional site for many reasons:
Firstly, thanks to its geographical location, at the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire. Few monuments today can brag about having the royal river, the Loire, as their garden. In addition, because of the architecture between two world, the Middle Ages and modern times. It is half fortress and half pleasant chateau with amenities.Lastly, it is exceptional because of the innovative character of its multimedia tour of 18 rooms of the château.
After being a strategic military position and tollhouse in the Middle Ages, the château became one of the first boating residences constructed on the Loire in 1455. In the 19th century, the Château of Montsoreau was used as apartments and warehouses. Today it is registered as a historical monument. Moreover, it is located in the part of the Loire which has been classified as world heritage by UNESCO in 2000.
It has an exceptional location: at the confluence of the Loire and Vienne rivers and at the crossroads of the regions Anjou, Poitou and Touraine. In contrast with other Loire Valley châteaux, Montsoreau was built on the river, which at that time filled its moats. Owner of the château since 1913, the Conseil Général of "Maine et Loire" undertook its renovation in 1999. |
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Events 2010 |
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SCENOGRAPHIE, the imaginary world of the Loire
A permanent audiovisual tour : The scenography directed toward emotions and dreams, designed by the agency Itinérance which also designed the "Les imaginaires du Mont Saint Michel", will take visitors on a journey along the Loire (world heritage site) and introduce them to the Dame de Montsoreau, heroine of a famous book by Alexandre Dumas.
From the cellars of the chateau to its terrace with towers, visitors of the Château de Montsoreau are plunged into a dream world that presents the Loire in Anjou, with its history, culture, economy and society through light, images and sounds. There are a variety of themes including the landscapes of the Loire, the merchant navy and Loire river commerce, as well as the history and legend of the Château de Montsoreau.
While walking through the various halls of the chateau, paintings will appear and disappear, like the flow of the river, in rhythm with the changing light and music. These paintings depict various times in the history of the Loire and they offer an enchanting tour along the river.
La Dame de Montsoreau makes her show : Become a scene maker!
From avril 1st to november the 15th in 2009 :
here you are scene maker, you must find the name of the scene voluntary cutted on montage !
In family or with friends, discover a fulled surprises visite in the château de Montsoreau.
At the begining of the visit, a contact board will be gived to you for helping to complete the word crosses grid. Eby placing the letters in good order, you will find the name of this scene, so conveted during this season in the château de Montsoreau.
MOTOR… Action !
At the end of the season, a draw will reward the best scene makers.
To win :
1 TV wild screen LCD 82 cm Philips high definition 32 P
1 home cinema Sony
3 camescopes Samsung
10 cameras
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To contact the Chateau of Montsoreau |
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Rates 2010 |
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INDIVIDUAL RATES
- Adults > 8,50 €
- Children from 5 to 14 years old > 5,40 €
- From 14 to 18 years old and students > 6,90 €
- Family package (2 adults and 2 children) > 25,50 €
GROUP RATES
Groups from 20 persons - guided visit on reservation - 1 free accompagnist
- Adult > 6,90 €
- Child > 4,90 € |
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Opening Hours 2010 |
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- The 6th of March to the 30th of March > 2 pm to 6 pm, every Saturday and Sundays
- The 1st of the April to the 30th of April > 2 pm to 6 pm, every day
- The 1st of May to the 30th of September > 10 am to 7 pm, every day
- The 1st of October to the 14th of November > 2 pm to 6 pm, every day |
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