Château de Brissac

The property is owned by the noble Cossé family, whose head bears the French hereditary title of Duke of Brissac.

After the victory over the English by King Philip II of France, he gave the property to Guillaume des Roches.

In the 15th century, the structure was rebuilt by Pierre de Brézé, a wealthy chief minister to King Charles VII of France.

In gratitude, King Henry gave him the property, the noble title of Duke of Brissac and the money to rebuild the château in 1611.

Its construction made it the tallest château in France,[4] and its façade reflects the influences of the 17th century's Baroque architecture.

[4] The château is open to the public for tours and overnight stays in its guest rooms, and the luxurious gilded theatre hosts the annual Val de Loire festival.