Sully-sur-Loire castle

Sully-sur-Loire Castle is a medieval castle of the Loire Valley, which is located on the left bank of the river and throughout history is considered a "Castle on four trade routes": water and three earthly. The date of the building's construction is unknown, but for the first time in the chronicles it was mentioned at the beginning of the 12th century.

The creators of the castle are the Sully family of barons - the heirs of the ancient Roman dictator Sulla, who built a ferry across the river, for the use of which they took money. In 1218, by order of Philip Augustus, a high tower was added to the castle, and a barnyard with a dungeon was created. After some time, Cardinal Mazarin and Anna of Austria were hiding in the defensive castle.

This castle can also be noted for the fact that in the 18th century the poet and philosopher Voltaire, who sought refuge from the Regent because of his satirical works, stayed within its walls. Since 1962, the Sully-sur-Loire Castle has been owned by the state and is open to the public. It attracts tourists with its extraordinary interior and the Hall of Psyche. The latter contains interesting tapestries that tell the story of Psyche, Cupid and Venus.