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CHATEAU DE TERRE-NEUVE |
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 The château of Terre-Neuve is perfectly situated in the beautiful town of Fontenay le Comte. Where you can discover the interesting and historical heritage of the Vendee. All our visits are guided in French and English and there is ample car parking facilities to welcome our visitors. The chateau was built in 1580 for Nicolas RAPIN , great provost
of the constabulary of France and companion in arms of HENRY THE
4th. In this jewel of the French Renaissance he welcomed illustrious
people, such as The Duke of SULLY and Agrippa d'Aubigné. |
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This
is the dining room.
Inside the château, still owned by the descendant of Octave
of Rochebrune, our visitors can admire paintings , furniture and
items of clothing dating from the 17th and 18th century. Also on
show are diverse collections including a collection of mortars. |
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fire place with ALCHEMICAL symbols is a good representation of the main stage leading to the realisation of "THE GREAT WORK" namely the quest for the philosopher's stone. "The stone baring the sign of the sun". |
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| This was only a small token of what awaits you at the château. Please do not hesitate to come for a more in depth visit into the Vendeen heritage at the château of "TERRE- NEUVE". | |
| Ours tariffs, season 2012 |
| Individuals |
| 6,70 euros per adult and 2,60 euros per child |
| Groups (min.20 people/ for buses over 40 people, the driver comes in free as well as one of the accompanying adult) |
| 4,80 euros per person |
| School trips |
| 2,50 euros per child or adult |
| DATE AND TIME OF OPENING |
| Open everyday from the first of may to the 30th of September from 9am till 12 am and 2pm until 7pm |
 Because of its situation, your visit could be organised around other sites such as "the Marais Poitevin", "the puy du fou", " Fururoscope", a day in La Rochelle or even a visit to the Atlantic coast.  |
| Château de Terre-Neuve 85200 Fontenay-le-Comte Tel : +33(0) 251 691 775 ou +33(0) 251 699 941 Fax : +33(0) 251 500 083 Web page : http://www.chateau-terreneuve.com e-mail :
chateaudeterreneuve@wanadoo.fr
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