Château de Sully

Château de Sully

Built on the banks of the Loire River in the late 14th century, this castle now serves as the eastern gateway to the Loire Valley and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1928, this medieval fortress was classified as a historical monument. The castle retains its unique features: its moat is still filled with water, and its massive towers and majestic turrets all have conical roofs.

The magnificent towers we see today were commissioned by Gilles de La Tour, lord of Sully-sur-Loire, who invited Raymond du Temple, royal architect of the Louvre and the Château de Vincennes, to oversee the construction. In the apartments of the Duke and Duchess of Sully, the finest and most splendid art of that era is on display. The interior of the château houses the tombs of the Duke and Duchess of Sully, the Hall of Honor, a gallery of family portraits, the King’s Bedroom, and the 18th-century bedroom known as the Psyché Room — the mirrored bedroom — with its Psyché tapestries among the château’s treasured collections.

The Château de Sully we see today is the result of centuries of continuous construction and restoration, yet the earliest history of the castle remains unknown.

Château de Sully-sur-Loire

Must-visit reason: One of the most mysterious castles on the Loire River

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Centre Region [Centre Region]