The castle of Bussy-Rabutin (Burgundy, France)

[ys_melmoth]

The original castle of Bussy was built in 12th century, but the place was reconstructed and modernized many times.
In 1520, the surrounding wall is knocked down to create delicate Renaissance galleries in the courtyard, and in 1649, the new front of the castle is finished by the new owners of the place, the family of Rabutin - now de Bussy-Rabutin.

Comments

[msantimacassar]

Oh, gorgeous! And what an amusing history as well! The count was certainly an interesting personality... I love that all those portraits have been preserved! Thank you for sharing :)

[gilda_elise]

What a lovely place. And such an interesting history! The count must have been some guy. *g* Thanks for the tour!

[theidolhands]

Terrific post and photos!!

[morrigan716]

Beautiful

[kizzikat]

Oh, you can see a few Musketeers running around there with drawn swords! Thanks for sharing!