tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post5183046696189672186..comments2024-03-28T23:06:17.460+01:00Comments on wcs: La Cour D'Honneurwcshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-58446586250353128122012-08-22T11:06:48.811+02:002012-08-22T11:06:48.811+02:00I had the chance to stay at Saint-Aignan for 1 wee...I had the chance to stay at Saint-Aignan for 1 week, in the domain of the Marquis de Roche Aymon. Now there is one more guest house renovated, named "Gite Leonard", it was the place of living of the guardian of the castle in 19th century. It was such a beautiful place to stay in. The chateau was buit in 16th century and has been completed in some parts in 19th century, as it can be seen at the balustrade of the staircase, at the octogonal tower and in some parts of the noth side of the castle (neo-gothic windows). For me, it ressembles in some parts with castles of Chambord and Blois, but at a small scale and with a restrained decoration. It was absolutely beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-89788642566211377242009-08-13T14:38:34.330+02:002009-08-13T14:38:34.330+02:00TB, the nicest façade of the château in Saint-Aign...TB, the nicest façade of the château in Saint-Aignan is the south-facing one. It's shown in the first picture in this blog topic. The north-facing façade, which you see from the bridge, is more than a little <i>hétéroclite</i>.<br /><br />A word verification string just for me today: winess. That's how I spell it after I've had some.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-59704415772868565512009-08-10T07:50:06.599+02:002009-08-10T07:50:06.599+02:00beaver, I'm not sure about that. The fancy faç...beaver, I'm not sure about that. The fancy façade at St.-Aignan faces south. In Provence and other places where the mistral blows, the north side of a house has its back to the wind and therefore the windows, if any, are very small while the south side has big windows and doors.<br /><br />jean, gil, starman, the current owners live in the château and have the name la Roche-Aymon. They have the old title "marquis" and "marquise." Apparently one of them married into the original owners'family in the 18th century (merci chm).<br /><br />The château at St.-Aignan doesn't rent out anything that I know of except the old gatehouse which has been restored and is available as a holiday rental. It's a small two bedroom place, but very charming and nicely remodeled.<br /><br />urspo, but can you imagine the heating bill?? ;)wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-78742741153867440732009-08-09T19:49:55.490+02:002009-08-09T19:49:55.490+02:00Well, that Chateau Saint-Aignan is in the Bordeaux...Well, that Chateau Saint-Aignan is in the Bordeaux region and is not the same as THE Chateau de Saint-Aignan. Just like there are many Paris in the US, there may be several Saint-Aignan in France.chmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-18990649462477162452009-08-09T19:02:08.982+02:002009-08-09T19:02:08.982+02:00now that is a proper abode!now that is a proper abode!Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-56988708693352242982009-08-09T18:59:28.991+02:002009-08-09T18:59:28.991+02:00I just Googled Château Saint-Aignan and discovered...I just Googled Château Saint-Aignan and discovered that it is available for Seminars, Receptions, Weddings and lodging.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-84420624521056069182009-08-09T18:54:18.496+02:002009-08-09T18:54:18.496+02:00It certainly is a beautiful chateau. Is there any ...It certainly is a beautiful chateau. Is there any information on the owners?Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-74475277978952771922009-08-09T18:31:55.563+02:002009-08-09T18:31:55.563+02:00good questions.
I love the virtual tour.
thanks
...good questions.<br /><br />I love the virtual tour.<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />GilGilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-52591862531337213272009-08-09T16:55:36.300+02:002009-08-09T16:55:36.300+02:00Is all of it lived in by the current owners? Who ...Is all of it lived in by the current owners? Who are they?Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17913552.post-29109503740756377522009-08-09T16:21:35.453+02:002009-08-09T16:21:35.453+02:00Walt
Am I wrong to assume that the nicest façade ...Walt<br /><br />Am I wrong to assume that the nicest façade faces the north and not many windows on the south side ? I would have thought that it would be otherwise but, I guess, when they started building it - maximising sunlight was not a must.The Beavernoreply@blogger.com