© Chateau de Lanquais, Lanquis
© Chateau de Lanquais, Lanquis
Chateau de Lanquais, Lanquis
Unfinished Louvre in Périgord
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Self-titled as the "Unfinished Louvre in Périgord", this château combines medieval fortifications with an incomplete Renaissance palace.
Built by the architects who designed the Louvre, the catholic-style palace was apparently attacked by Protestants during construction, leaving its façade badly damaged. The building works were never completed. Two of its impressive rooms have been converted into bedrooms where guests can stay
