Castle of Ussé - Chateau d’Ussé

The Chateau d’Ussé was built during the 15th century. It had many owners, one of which was Charles Perrault (who is said to have been inspired by the Chateau when he wrote he famously authored “Sleeping Beauty”). Other famous writers Voltaire and Chateaubriand have also lived there.

It was probably Antoine de Bueil who decided to re-build the castle in 1460. The castle has been owned since the end of the 19th century by the various Counts of Blancas.

The collegial dome offers a splendid example of Gothic structure with Renaissance decoration; which was a typical mix of styles famous at the beginning of the 16th century.

The visitor will appreciate the room of the Guards and its collection of weapons, on the first floor there is an impressive Florentin cabinet of the 16th century made of ebony and pear tree and encrusted with pearl and ivory, there is also the bedrooms of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI although none of these monarchs ever visited the castle.