We are visiting family in Normandy and decided to explore the Château de Fontaine-Henry. The same family has owned this chateau over the past ten centuries. It went from being a fortress in the eleventh century to a castle in the thirteenth century. What remains from this period is the chapel and vaulted rooms. The castle was rebuilt after the Hundred Years War, taking a century to finish. It is still inhabited by this family with most of the decoration and furnishings from the Renaissance period, and a collection of paintings from the Revolution.
We paid for the tour of the castle and it was well worth it. The guide only did the tour in French, but knew enough English so that I could ask her questions. My mother-in-law watched my daughter while we took the tour because it was impossible to bring the stroller and I left my carrier at the house.
Visitors are not allowed to take photographs of the interior, so here are a couple from its website…
Tallulah says
Wow, looks like a great day out! And you were blessed with sunshine too 🙂
French Mamma says
One of the few days 🙂 When we arrived in Normandy, I had no expectations of sunshine. I told myself, if there is a beautiful day then enjoy it – but don’t get sad if it rains each day.