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Chateau de Breze, Breze

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Castle

As if the pointed spires atop the carved windows weren’t romantic enough, the grounds at Chateau de Breze are also home to 29 hectares (74 acres) of vineyards. The château itself was built in the 11th century, but the only part of the structure still intact from its early days is the drawbridge. After your tour of the family home, ask to sample some of the house wines, but be careful not to drink too much before touring the fortress beneath your feet. That’s right, this castle rests on an intricate maze of tunnels that were an important component of its defense strategy in days gone by. With its steep walks and tight spaces, the underground is best toured with a clear head. Put Chateau de Breze into our Breze tourist route planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Breze.

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FoodieOswestry

Another absolutely beautiful Loire chateaux from the outside! This place boasts 28k of underground passageways and rooms which was the original ‘chateaux’. The promotional paperwork also tells one the... more »
Wintlepie

This Chateau was a huge suprise. We visited on a whim, having picked up a leaflet and had no idea what we were in for. The best bit isn't what is contained inside the Chateau, but what is underneath. ... more »
jefr805

This Chateau is current lived in by the Count. There are miles of underground tunnels built into the castle walls. The Chateau itself is very interesting with ornate rooms and furnishings. Only one fl... more »

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AUDREY SIOBHAIN

Unique! Troglodytique château! Surrounded by Vineyards! A castle inside a castle! Loved it!

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Sean Foy

The extensive troglodytic spaces made this a particularly memorable château to visit. Well worth the 2h we spent.

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Jim Craig

Visiting Château de Brézé is like experiencing two different places at the same time as you have the 16th century Renaissance style castle above ground plus the underground world created to protect the owners while under siege.I love the fact that the work,which was extensive,proved unnecessary as the castle was never actually attacked! The added bonus is the on-site cave of the chateau whose wines we have sampled and enjoyed.

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Paul Shipway

Really unusual chateaux. Loved the caves in the summer heat

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Jean de Monredon

Romantic and Amazing sunset

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