CHATEAU DE DAMPIERRE SUR BOUTONNE

A Renaissance-era gem, the Castle of Dampierre is ticked away in the Boutonne Valley amidst a scattering of little enchanted islands where classic French Flowerbeds, a maze, a blossoming poplar grove and a little wood await. the castle is a spectacular architectural feat, boasting a sculpted gallery carved with a mysterious alchemy-themed décor. it once hosted prestigious guests, from Francois I to Louis XIII and later the painter Salvador Dali. It was a place where theatrical plays, science and leisure co-existed, an aspect recreated by the fun visitor trail.
Tour of the main rooms of the Castle, special visits for children, art exhibitions in the Orangerie and in the impressive wooden attic, horses museum in the old stable, "cabinet of curiosities" in the old tower, the "Dali room" dedicated to the works of this Spanish artist, garden tour to discover the wildlife and legendary of the estate.