The Château d'Anet is a château near Dreux, in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France, built by Philibert de l'Orme from 1547 to 1552 [1] for Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of Henry II …

Diane's magnificent chateau is located on the estate, and all that remains today is one wing, the royal chapel with its... Considered to be a gem from the French Renaissance and a hotspot for …

Jun 15, 2024 · Hidden away in a small village of France’s Eure-et-Loir department is a castle whose 16th-century owner, Diane de Poitiers, was once mistress to a king. I visited the …

Viewed from the road, it quite takes your breath away with its stunning stone gate, topped by a stone stag and hunting dogs, plus a plethora of towers and turrets and tall chimneys. There is …

Built in 1548 by King Henry II; purchased in 1869, it is a family home, private and inhabited. One of the jewels of the French Renaissance. Originally 3 buildings, only the left wing and the …

The chapel, finished in 1550, was a masterpiece by Philibert de l’Orme. Built in the form of a Greek cross with one of the first domes built in France, it is coffered and creates the …

Château d’Anet Visitor Information. Château d’Anet is located in Anet, about 78 km far from Paris and about 16 km from Dreux. Opening times. April – 1st of October – the castle is open every …

The Château d'Anet is a château built by Philibert de l'Orme from 1547 to 1552 for Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of Henry II of France. It was a gift from the king and was built on the …

A jewel of French Renaissance architecture built by Philippe l'Orme, humanist and architect of Henri II. The castle of Diane of Poitiers, it is a masterpiece. Considered to be a gem from the …

Ce joyau de la Renaissance française situé à 75 km de Paris permet de plonger dans la vie et le quotidien de la favorite du roi Henri II.