Château de Ronsard

#3475 among destinations in France

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Facts and practical information

The manor house of La Possonnière or Ronsard's birthplace is a sixteenth century Italian Renaissance manor house and park, located in Vallée-de-Ronsard in the Loir-et-Cher. The poet Pierre de Ronsard was born there on September 1, 1524. The manor is classified as a historical monument since 1862.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°44'48"N, 0°41'33"E

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La PossonnièreCentre-Loire ValleyFrance

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Château de Ronsard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Martin's Church, St. Julian's Church, Château de Poncé, La Chartre sur le Loir.

5.1 miNE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Troo
131 min walk • The collegiate church of Saint-Martin de Trôo is a former collegiate church located in Trôo, France.
2 miNW
Church
St. Julian's Church
51 min walk • The Saint-Julien church is a Catholic church located in Poncé-sur-le-Loir, France.
1.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Poncé
49 min walk • The castle of Poncé is a Renaissance style castle built around 1542 and located in the commune of Poncé-sur-le-Loir. It is partly classified and registered as a historical monument.
5.6 miW
Locality
La Chartre sur le Loir
143 min walk • La Chartre-sur-le-Loir is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in north-western France. The surviving church dedicated to St. Vincent was designed by the architect Delarue c. 1830. It possesses mid-nineteenth century stained glass depicting the saint and other personages.

Château de Ronsard

Facts and practical information

Château de Ronsard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St. Martin's Church, Troo

St. Julian's Church

Château de Poncé

La Chartre sur le Loir