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Minimes (or Cavalière) tower
Michelin Guide
Well worth the diversions
Civil and military monument
The Michelin Guide's review
Adjacent to the king's quarters, this tower hides a wide ramp that horsemen and carriages could easily ride up to supply the castle. The tower wraps around a hollowed-out central core that provides ventilation and light. It is a striking structure. Note the graffiti on the walls of the bridleway, left by prisoners over the centuries. Beautiful view of the banks of the Loire, 40m high.
Location
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