WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valençay Castle | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Castle & Gardens | Self | Paid € |
| 2 | Automobile Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Automobile | Self | Paid € |
| 3 | St. Martin Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
| 4 | Talleyrand Tomb & Chapel | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chapel | Self | Free |
1. Valençay Castle & Gardens
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Castle & Gardens
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Château de Valençay
Valençay Castle is known for its mix of Renaissance and Classical architecture and beautiful gardens.
Historically, the castle has been associated with Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, a prominent diplomat. It played a role in French history during the Napoleonic era and is a symbol of aristocratic heritage.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Gardens
⚙️ Hours (Official Website – Fr)
2. Automobile Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Automobile Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée de l’Automobile
The Automobile Museum in Valençay showcases a collection of vintage cars and provides insights into the history of French automobiles.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
⚙️ Hours (Official Website – Fr)
3. St. Martin Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Martin
The Church of Saint Martin dates back from the 18th century and retains a small part of the structure from the previous 15th-century church.
4. Talleyrand Tomb & Chapel
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Chapel
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Tombeau de Talleyrand
The small Notre-Dame chapel houses the tomb of the famous French diplomat Talleyrand.
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