Anna Breton's Castle in Nantes

The castle of Anna of Breton is located in the city of Nantes, on the banks of the Loire River, on the site of an ancient Gallo-Roman fortress. According to historical data, it was laid in the XIII century. Large-scale construction of the castle began in the XV century. In 1488, Anne of Breton was born here, the most popular ruler of Brittany and the first European princess to wear a white dress on her wedding day. Previously, white clothing was considered mourning.

The real name of the castle is "Castle of the Breton Kings in Nantes". However, this place is most often associated with Anna - the only woman who became 2 times Queen of France. In 1491 she married the French king Charles VIII, and after only 7 years she was widowed. The new king of France, Louis XII, a distant relative of Anne's late husband, proposed to her. She became the wife of a monarch for the second time.

The majestic snow-white castle in the center of Nantes is the oldest city building. At various times it served as a military fortress, royal residence, barracks, military warehouse, prison. It now houses a museum that houses real treasures. In 1862 it was recognized as a historical monument. After World War II, during which the fascist occupiers built a bunker in the castle, the building was restored within 15 years.

The castle is equipped with a modern facade lighting system, turning the castle into a real fairy-tale place.