This used postcard is a Photo Edition “France Regard” publication. The picture shows the Chậteau de Boussac, on top of a hill, located in the department of Creuse, France.
This site has been occupied since Roman times with the castle built or re-built around 1400. There were also additional remodels and renovations over time. The main part of the castle is rectangular in shape with one large round tower and two square towers. The south-west tower still has remains of the former battlements. It is constructed of brown stones and topped with tiles. There are skylights from the 15th century, gabled hooks, finials and a pointed arch stair gate. The windows of the first and second floors were altered in the 18th century. George Sand occupied the castle during the war of 1870. Parts of the castle were dismantled in 1794 but the main body has remained almost intact.. The fireplaces and wood paneling from the mid 18th century were classified as historical objects in the 1990s and the castle was decreed a historical monument in 1930. The famous Unicorn tapestries, now housed in the Middle Ages Museum in Paris, were discovered in this castle by George Sand.
Once again, thank yous to my friend for sending this card.
For additional information, see:
http://www.frenchchateau.net/chateaux-of-limousin/chateau-de-boussac.html
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